Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Karnataka Secretariat Denies Irregularities in MLA Furniture Procurement
Imagine a place where lawmakers live, and they needed new furniture for their rooms.
Someone wrote a report saying the furniture was bought for too much money and maybe not fairly.
But, the people in charge of buying the furniture explained that they checked prices everywhere, just like you would at a store.
They couldn't get all the wooden furniture they needed from the government's own store, so they bought some from a private company.
They made sure the private company's furniture was good quality, with certifications and a warranty.
The officials say everything was done following the rules, like a special shopping law, and the prices are fair for the quality of the furniture received.
So, they are saying no rules were broken and nothing shady happened.
Karnataka Legislature Secretariat denies any misconduct or illegal activity in furniture procurement for MLAs' residence.
The clarification addresses a special report alleging high-priced furniture acquisitions.
Comparative price checks were conducted, and a private supplier, Shri Ram Enterprises, was used for items not available from state-owned KSFIC.
The procurement process adhered to the Public Procurement (Transparency) Act, clause 4(g).
Furniture from Shri Ram Enterprises is certified and includes a two-year warranty, with items deemed not overpriced and meeting quality norms.
- Who
- Karnataka Legislature Secretariat
- What
- Clarified that furniture procurement for MLAs' residence followed rules and was transparent, denying allegations of misconduct or illegal activity.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Karnataka
- Why
- In response to a special report alleging high-priced furniture acquisitions.
- Procurement Agency
- Karnataka Legislature Secretariat
- Allegation Source
- Special report alleging high-priced acquisitions
- Estimated Cost
- Approximately ₹5.5 crore
- Supplier Mentioned
- Shri Ram Enterprises
- Key Regulation Cited
- Public Procurement (Transparency) Act, clause 4(g)
- Furniture Certification
- Institute of Wood Science & Technology and BIS
- Warranty Provided
- Two years