Jun 01, 2025 05:06 AM IST
Whereas the UPPCL mentioned no resolution had but been taken on a separate September 2024 tender geared toward enhancing monetary accounting requirements on the division degree, the Vidyut Karmachari Sanyukt Sangharsh Samiti alleged that the method was intentionally delayed to favour Grant Thornton.
The Uttar Pradesh Energy Company Ltd (UPPCL) and its workers’ union are locked in a contemporary face-off over the choice of Grant Thornton as a guide for energy sector reforms, with the administration dismissing allegations of irregularities as “misleading and baseless”.
UPPCL and its workers’ union are locked in a contemporary face-off. (For illustration)
Whereas the UPPCL mentioned no resolution had but been taken on a separate September 2024 tender geared toward enhancing monetary accounting requirements on the division degree, the Vidyut Karmachari Sanyukt Sangharsh Samiti alleged that the method was intentionally delayed to favour Grant Thornton.
It was alleged that regardless of no remaining resolution, the agency had marketed accountant positions in December 2024, mentioning work areas throughout a number of U.P. discoms.
The committee alleged a “major scam” within the title of privatisation and demanded the sacking of UPPCL director (finance) SK Narang, accusing him of colluding with personal corporations. It additionally questioned why the September 2024 tender, during which Grant Thornton reportedly emerged L1 in technical bidding, was saved on maintain for months.
Responding to the fees, Narang, in a written assertion, mentioned the tender in query was unrelated to the reforms consultancy and aimed purely at enhancing accounting high quality beneath Ind-AS norms. “Both tenders serve distinct purposes and no decision has been taken yet. All actions are in line with due process,” he mentioned.
