"Fake Invoice Fraud" by Lakshadweep Tourism (SPORTS)
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How Do Lakshadweep Tourism (SPORTS) Dishonestly Make The Use Of Fake Invoices?
Explained: Fake invoice fraud occurs when fraudsters submit an invoice or other request for payment that is not genuine. The fake or bogus invoice serves as a demand for money and becomes a legal document after the transaction, causing a very stressful and uncomfortable situation that the BUYER cannot escape from it. Download the Document on 'Fake Invoice Fraud' by 'Lakshadweep Tourism (SPORTS)'. Let´s Share [PDF File Size 475 KB].
The massive derecognition of 25 approved travel agents of Sports, RTI Appeal to Lakshadweep Tourism
The massive derecognition of 25 approved travel agents of Sports, RTI Appeal to Lakshadweep Tourism
28 January, 2014 Kochi
The massive de-recognition of 25 approved travel agents of ‘Sports’, from its only 39 authorized agents, sounds completely strange and heightened suspicions of foul play lurking in the SPORTS. The PIO of SPORTS is therefore liable to explain the reasons for their withdrawal of 25 approved travel agents in a single year. …
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Appeal Filed under Section 19 of the Right to Information Act
The appellant respectfully submits as follows:
1. The appellant submitted an application U/s 6 (1), 6 (3) of The Right to Information Act, 2005 before the respondent on 8-10-2013 in public interest seeking certain information and documents showing the reason(s) for the withdrawal of authorization of 25 Travel Agents from the list of 39 authorized Travel Agents of SPORTS. The respondent was also requested to furnish the certified copies of the documents pertaining to the matter. (A true copy of the application is attached herewith and marked as Annexure-1)
2. The respondent defaulted in furnishing the information within 30 days of mandatory period.
3. The massive de-recognition of 25 travel agents, from its only 39 authorized agents, sounds completely strange and heightened suspicions of foul play lurking in the SPORTS. The PIO of SPORTS is therefore liable to explain the reasons for their withdrawal of 25 approved travel agents in a single year.
4. The Respondent is a public entity, functioning under the directive of the Lakshadweep Administration, charged with the executive duty of conducting the Lakshadweep tour programmes as envisaged by the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, Government of India. It is respectfully submitted that in public interest, the SPORTS is duty bound under the provisions of the Right to Information Act, to inform the appellant the reason for such a massive de-recognition of its 25 Travel Agents, within thestipulated period.
The massive derecognition of 25 approved travel agents of Sports, RTI Appeal to Lakshadweep Tourism
The document submitted by the Sports, UT Of Lakshadweep, was contrary to facts – August 26, 2013
Documentwas submitted by the respondents is incomplete and does not contain the information sought by the appellant. Section 2 (j) of The RTI Act 2005 provides that ‘right to information’ means the right to information accessible under this Act which is held by or under the control of any public authority. D B Binu vs UT Of Lakshadweep – Updates: Full Text: The document submitted by the Sports, UT Of Lakshadweep, was contrary to facts – August 26, 2013
Probe into malpractices in Lakshadweep Administration
Need to probe into the malpractice cases going on in SPORTS (Society for Promotion of Nature Tourism & SPORTS) – a Society responsible for conducting Lakshadweep Tourism.
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Corrupt business practices in the U.T. of Lakshadweep
It is well known to the majority that some of the SPORTS officials, mainly the G.M. and above, have made huge financial gains by manipulations. The Administrators, the official custodians of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, who is shamelessly protecting these corrupt practices, remain silent. Corrupt business practices in the U.T. of Lakshadweep
D B Binu vs UT Of Lakshadweep – Updates: Central Information Commission Respondents (SPORTS) are public entity, functioning under the directive of the Lakshadweep Administration, with the executive duty of conducting the Lakshadweep Tour Programmes as envisaged by the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, Government of India. SPORTS is duty-bound, under the rules prevailing in the country, to maintain proper accounts for the income and expenditure pertaining to the Lakshadweep Tour Programmes conducted by it during every season and subject the same for auditing. These documents, it is respectfully submitted, come under the purview of the Right to Information Act, 2005. D B Binu vs Ut Of Lakshadweep – Central Information Commission
The Emergence of Land-Mafia in Lakshadweep
The small pieces land belonging to the illiterate Scheduled Tribes, one of the most impoverished and marginalized Scheduled Tribes in India, the people of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep are now being widely grabbed by the land mafia at a fast pace, with the help and connivance of corrupt officials of the Administration and SPORTS. The Emergence of Land-Mafia in Lakshadweep
Reliable information that proves cheating!
The information about the cheating by SPORTS (Society for Promotion of Nature Tourism & SPORTS) – a Society responsible for conducting Lakshadweep Tourism. The information about the cheating by SPORTS is startling. There have been consistent complaints about the corruption and incompetence of the SPORTS, the society functioning under the Lakshadweep Administrator for promoting Lakshadweep Tourism. But the ‘SPORTS’ purposefully ignore complaints and fail to answer any queries for redressal of grievances. http://lakshadweepforum.com/blogresources/reliable-information-that-proves-cheating/
Application for Information under Right to Information – Respondents (SPORTS) May 29, 2012
Certified copies of the information and documents in public interest with file notes and correspondence file U/S 6 (1), 6 (3) of the RTI Act on queries regarding the authorized Travel Agents and their respective contribution to SPORTS with regard to the business volume of Lakshadweep Tourism for the years 2009; 2010; & 2011 etc and other related documents. Full Text ‘D B Binu vs Ut Of Lakshadweep’: Application for Information under Right to Information – Respondents (SPORTS) May 29, 2012
Two senior IAS officers charge-sheeted for graft in Lakshadweep
Two senior IAS officers charge-sheeted for graft in Lakshadweep
20 September, 2013 Kochi
The Kochi unit of the CBI Thursday chargesheeted Delhi Finance Corporation managing director and senior IAS officer B V Selvaraj in a corruption case during his term as administrator of Lakshadweep from 2006 to 2009. Daman and Diu Education Secretary Abraham Varickamackal, former chairman of Lakshadweep Building Development Board (LBDB), was also chargesheeted. Both are UT-cadre IAS officers.
According to the chargesheet filed in the Kochi special court, the officers took bribe and entered into a criminal conspiracy with a private contractor to award contracts for supply of river sand and granite chips from Kerala to Lakshadweep.While Varickamackal of the 1998 batch has been arraigned as the first accused, Selvaraj of the 1981 batch is the fourth accused. Varickamackal’s wife Kaberi Senapati has been made the seventh accused. Senior LBDB official S Attakoya, contractor H K Mohammed Kassim and three others are the accused.
The CBI said Varickamackal gave contracts to Kassim without authorisation and Selvaraj joined the conspiracy later. Varickamackal was chairman of LBDB and Selvaraj administrator of Lakshadweep when the alleged corruption took place. The CBI found Selvaraj accepted ornaments, sarees and gadgets from Kassim, who took up renovation of his Pondicherry house.
Principal Resources: 2 IAS officers chargesheeted for graft in Lakshadweep http://www.indianexpress.com/news/2-ias-officers-chargesheeted-for-graft-in-lakshadweep/1171595/
Chargesheet filed in graft case http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/chargesheet-filed-in-graft-case/article5148585.ece
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“Lakshadweep Public Forum Seeks Probe into malpractices in Lakshadweep”
Administration Need to probe into the malpractice cases going on in SPORTS (Society for Promotion of Nature Tourism & SPORTS) – a Society responsible for conducting Lakshadweep Tourism. The SPORTS working under the Administration is responsible for conducting the Lakshadweep Tour Packages. This is a very potential field capable of bringing in huge revenue to the UTL. Sadly enough, there are many corrupt elements in the SPORTS concentrating only on making personal gains, tarnishing the Nation itself and causing huge loss to the public exchequer. Probe into malpractices in Lakshadweep Administration… http://lakshadweepforum.com/blog/probe-into-malpractices-in-lakshadweep-administration/
“Corrupt business practices in the U.T. of Lakshadweep”
Unfortunately, little after the project got started, corruption grew fast among the officials of SPORTS. The management was keen on making personal gains, at the risk of causing multiple natures of difficulties and financial losses to the exchequer including the land owners and participating tourists. This process went on for quite a long time.
It is well known to the majority that some of the SPORTS officials, mainly the G.M. and above, have made huge financial gains by manipulations. The Administrators, the official custodians of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, who is shamelessly protecting these corrupt practices, remain silent.
Corrupt business practices in the U.T. of Lakshadweep http://lakshadweepforum.com/blog/corrupt-business-practices-in-the-u-t-of-lakshadweep-8/
Bangaram Island Beach Resort:
The Legal Battle for Bangaram Resort, U.T. of Lakshadweep
The revenue derived by M/s. Casino Hotels from the Bangaram Resort ran to crores. Only a fraction of the total income was reached to the land owners, who belongs to the most impoverished and marginalized Scheduled Tribe people of the India, the U.T. of Lakshadweep. Allegations were made by the Islanders who claimed that “by periodic inducements to the corrupt officials of SPORTS, M/s. Casino could go on extending the lease for nearly 22 years. … The Legal Battle for Bangaram Resort, U.T. of Lakshadweep
The activities related to tourism promotion and development in the islands are managed by an organization called SPORTS (Society for Promotion of Nature Tourism and Sports). SPORTS was set up in 1982 as a society registered under the Societies Act, 1860.
The important objectives of the SPORTS are to promote tourism and other recreational activities thereby employing the local educated youth in the islands.
Agatti and Bangaram resorts were developed by the U.T.L. and later were leased out to private agencies through the SPORTS. The resort management and SPORTS involve in significant legal issues and none of the resorts are now operational.
SPORTS is functioning as the tour operator and facilitator in the islands conducts a few of the tour packages from Kochi such as 'Samudram, Coral Reef, and resort reservations at Kadmat, Minicoy, and Kavaratti. The source of income mainly from tourists, lease rent, catering service in ships, and schools, and water sports, facilities in Kadmat island.
The society also receives a certain amount of grant per annum from the Department of Tourism. SPORTS is managed by a Chairman (Administrator of U.T. of Lakshadweep ) and a board of directors selected from various departments...Read More
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On 08-01-2017, a 'VIP' group had taken 2 Rooms at Bangaram Resort, Lakshadweep, and the guests reached directly by 'Yacht'. The group was forced to pay all expenses against a handwritten bill to an unknown bank account, deviating official procedure. The booking was originally arranged by 'MintValley Tourism Division', so the group was complained to them and asked them to produce a proper invoice since it was not acceptable and cannot be accounted for. Please find below the details of payment made by 'MintValley' Guests to 'Lakshadweep Tourism' for Accommodation including Water sports as against their fake handwritten bill. Click on the image to enlarge. Let´s Share [PDF File Size 475 KB]  |
| The Massive Accounting Manipulation By SPORTS, A Nodal Agency Of Lakshadweep Administration |
Recently, SPORTS, the nodal agency of Lakshadweep Administration for promotion of tourism in the islands, had provided certain documents to a legal associate of 'MintValley Tourism', under the Right To Information Act, (RTI Act, 2005). On scrutinizing the documents a massive manipulation of accounts could be suspected under its tour packages. This aspect, though it may sound out of our field of interest, we are sure will be of care and concern to the authorities. Order No.166 Year 2013 Central Information Commission [PDF File Size 40 KB] Let´s Share |
| The Derecognition of 25 Travel Agents Of SPORTS From Its Only 39 Authorized Agents! |
The massive derecognition of 25 approved travel agents of 'Sports', from its only 39 authorized agents, sounds completely strange and heightened suspicions of foul play lurking in the Sports. However, it is widely known that many of the agents who are having fiduciary relations with the SPORTS and working under Benami ownership. The PIO of Sports is therefore liable to explain the reasons for their withdrawal of 25 approved travel agents in a single year. Read full text: The massive derecognition of 25 approved travel agents of Sports, RTI Appeal to Lakshadweep Tourism 'Appeal Filed under RTI, before the Appellate authority, Lakshadweep Tourism, Kavaratti, Lakshadweep. Let´s Share |
| The Highest Business Volume by "MintValley Tourism Division" Than The "Authorized" Travel Agents Of SPORTS |
The intervention of the Information Commissioner, under the RTI Act, has revealed the highest volume of business by "MintValley Tourism Division" than the "Approved" Travel Agents of SPORTS in 2012-13 Financial Year. An adequate probe into the entire accounts of SPORTS is necessary to ensure that as envisioned by the Government of India, the ear-marked percentage of profits derived out of tourism are properly utilized for the welfare of the inhabitants of the Lakshadweep islands, who are deprived of the very essential facilities of life like health service, education facilities, good transportation, etc. Let´s Share |
| We Have The Right To Know How The Accumulated Commission On Total Sales Worth Rs. 4 Crores Had Been Apportioned, Deceived, And or Manipulated By SPORTS! |
As early as 1999, the officials of Lakshadweep Tourism had discussions with MintValley for its tourism development programmes in the islands. Among other points discussed, SPORTS had solicited our professional support and cooperation for the marketing of their properties. Our activities are not confined to that of a travel agent, therefore, MintValley had one demand that the status of a general sales agent. This was agreed upon. Although we were given a commission (TAC) till 2004, thereafter stopped the payment without intimating any reason thereof. The matter has been in correspondence thereafter, with no results. However, as a good partner, we have continued all our efforts to increase the business volume of SPORTS till March 2012. We have the right to know how the accumulated commission on total sales worth Rs. 4 crores had been apportioned, deceived, and or manipulated by SPORTS! Let´s Share |
| The Last-minute Cancellations Can Be Very Frustrating; Especially With No Cause Assigned To It Whatsoever! |
The unbridled actions of corrupt officials of SPORTS have brought defame and shame to the promoters of Lakshadweep Tourism. Apart from the routine ship cancellations, there were many other manipulations associated exclusively with the GM’s influence and direct control. In such situations, the image and goodwill of a service provider who deals with SPORTS will be tarnished. An impartial inquiry could reveal the truth behind this. Last-minute cancellations Last-minute cancellations with no cause assigned to it whatsoever. [PDF File Size 260 KB]. Let´s Share |
| Any Complaint Against Lakshadweep Tourism? Let The Fact Speaks For Itself! |
Instances were many in the recent past where the enthusiastic tourists to the Lakshadweep Islands were put to untold miseries and strain during the course of their trip to this exotic islands of the Lakshadwep. Such problems arose due to the sudden cancellation of the ship booking, non-availability due to over-booking, the irregular ferry service between the islands, irresponsible service pattern of the SPORTS management etc... Let´s Share
KADMAT ISLAND 'MintValley Marketing Division (B2B)' had featured the Lakshadweep Tourism to more than 2500 Web Portals. Expert web developers were thereupon engaged to deliver wide and instantaneous information to the inquisitive tourists. Additional infrastructure including 'Online Payment Gateway' to support foreign tourists was pressed into service in 2004 (As a first in Lakshadweep Tourism) to achieve remarkable objectives. Much faster than expected, tremendous advancements could be made with great business profits to SPORTS through MintValley Tourism'.
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