Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Chief minister Rekha Gupta has ordered a corruption probe against two senior Delhi Health Department officers over alleged irregularities in the procurement of medicines and other medical supplies for government hospitals, officials said on Tuesday.Treating the allegations with “utmost seriousness”, Gupta has sought an inquiry under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, into complaints against Dr Vatsala Aggarwal and Deputy Controller of Accounts Neeraj Chopra linked to the procurement process, a senior Delhi government official said.”In the latest move, the government has recommended an investigation into allegations against Dr Vatsala Aggarwal and Deputy Controller of Accounts Neeraj Chopra following complaints regarding the functioning of the Central Procurement Agency (CPA),” the official said.The recommendation stems from complaints alleging financial and administrative irregularities in the procurement of medicines, surgical items and medical equipment by the CPA functioning under the Directorate of Health Services.Reiterating her government’s zero-tolerance policy towards corruption, CM Gupta directed that the inquiry be conducted in a fair, impartial and transparent manner.She has also said that anyone found guilty after due process of law would face strict action in accordance with legal provisions.Earlier this month, the Delhi government suspended Dr Vinod Kumar Ranga, Head of Office of the Central Procurement Agency, and Dr Vatsala Aggarwal, former Director General of Health Services, after obtaining the approval of Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu.Officials had alleged “serious irregularities” in the tendering process for procurement, claiming corruption and losses to the state exchequer.The chief minister has stressed that transparency and public accountability remain central to her government’s functioning and that misuse of public resources will not be tolerated.The Delhi government’s Anti-Corruption Branch last week arrested Dr Vinod Kumar Ranga in connection with the case.An FIR has been registered under provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, along with criminal conspiracy charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.The probe is underway and more arrests are likely, officials added.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosUpto 80% Jump in Green Card Fee? Proposition Made; What Would Be Indians’ Stake?’Pakistan’s Desperate Attempt To Deflect’: India Snubs Khawaja Asif’s ‘War Over Indus’ RemarkAliganj Fire: Jyoti’s Brother Alleges Corruption, Seeks Murder Charges Against OfficialsMaharashtra RTI Rules 2026 Under Scrutiny: Anna Hazare Demands Changes; Signals Possible Strike’We Expect…’: India Reacts To Alleged Desecration Of Lord Ram Photo In BangladeshLucknow Fire: 15 Dead, No NOC, One Exit — India’s Decade-Long Fire Safety Failure ExplainedPune’s Ketan Agarwal’s Death Was No Accident: Police | Fiancée & Alleged Lover Arrested For MurderMinority Affairs MoS George Kurian Resigns; BJP Veteran’s Exit Sparks Kerala Political Buzz | WatchFrom Airports To Your Aadhaar: What The Govt’s Facial Recognition Surveillance Platform Will AccessBattle For ‘Real TMC’ Intensifies As TMC Shuffles Leadership Amid Rebel Challenge | Watch123PhotostoriesEvery child needs these 4 social skills before age 10 to feel confident and includedWhat’s attracting tourists to Kodaikanal? 7 reasons this hill station continues to charm travellersSmiling depression: Doctor explains how some people use happiness as a mask10 classic Anglo-Saxon baby names that survived centuries of changeBigg Boss Malayalam 8: Celebrities netizens wish to see on the showLong-lived families reveal a rare genetic clue to healthy ageing; scientists say it may help explain why some people stay disease-free for years longer7 schools where India’s richest send their kidsFrom Delhi Gymkhana Club to Calcutta Club: 6 iconic clubs of India that have shaped the country’s culinary cultureBritish-inspired window designs: 7 elegant styles that can add timeless charm to Indian homesThis is the ‘Northernmost Capital on Earth’ and it offers midnight sun, geothermal streets and surreal views123Hot PicksIPL tradeGold rate todayCUET UG Result 2026Telangana school bandhCBSE 12th revaluationMaldivian wisdomSpanish proverbMalay proverbPortuguese proverbTop TrendingGeorge KurianUS-Iran WarKunal ShahFIFA World Cup 2026Stock market crashCUET UG Result 2026Ketan AgarwalGold rate todayDelhi weatherMumbai rain
Chief minister Rekha Gupta has ordered a corruption probe against two senior Delhi Health Department officers over alleged irregularities in the procurement of medicines and other medical supplies for government hospitals, officials said on Tuesday.Treating the allegations with “utmost seriousness”, Gupta has sought an inquiry under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, into complaints against Dr Vatsala Aggarwal and Deputy Controller of Accounts Neeraj Chopra linked to the procurement process, a senior Delhi government official said.“In the latest move, the government has recommended an investigation into allegations against Dr Vatsala Aggarwal and Deputy Controller of Accounts Neeraj Chopra following complaints regarding the functioning of the Central Procurement Agency (CPA),” the official said.The recommendation stems from complaints alleging financial and administrative irregularities in the procurement of medicines, surgical items and medical equipment by the CPA functioning under the Directorate of Health Services.Reiterating her government’s zero-tolerance policy towards corruption, CM Gupta directed that the inquiry be conducted in a fair, impartial and transparent manner.She has also said that anyone found guilty after due process of law would face strict action in accordance with legal provisions.Earlier this month, the Delhi government suspended Dr Vinod Kumar Ranga, Head of Office of the Central Procurement Agency, and Dr Vatsala Aggarwal, former Director General of Health Services, after obtaining the approval of Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu.Officials had alleged “serious irregularities” in the tendering process for procurement, claiming corruption and losses to the state exchequer.The chief minister has stressed that transparency and public accountability remain central to her government’s functioning and that misuse of public resources will not be tolerated.The Delhi government’s Anti-Corruption Branch last week arrested Dr Vinod Kumar Ranga in connection with the case.An FIR has been registered under provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, along with criminal conspiracy charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.The probe is underway and more arrests are likely, officials added.
