Vadodara: A procurement scam involving computer hardware, peripherals and security material worth Rs 2.79 crore for primary schools has surfaced in the district, with payments reportedly made without any actual supply of material.According to officials, district development officer (DDO) of Panchmahal has ordered a probe into the matter. An accounts officer examined records of the district panchayat’s primary education department for the past two years and detected irregularities in the transactions.Preliminary findings revealed that four agencies — three from Rajkot and one from Godhra — were shown as suppliers for computer hardware and security equipment for schools. However, the material was never delivered despite payments being processed.Following the inquiry, an offence has been registered at Godhra B Division police station.
