Some
of India's most notorious arms dealers, well-connected chartered
accountants and not so well-known consultants operating from various
parts of the country have been named in the latest list of 23 "Undesirable Contact Men" (UCM) circulated within the government.
The Central Bureau of Investigation,
which prepares the UCM list, believes that these individuals are
involved in manipulating government contracts, bribing officials and are
a negative influence on good governance. The list is the most
authoritative reference for senior officials on whom to shun.
The
latest list contains 23 individuals, with nine of them operating
in the income tax department to manipulate decisions. At least two of
these are chartered accountant brothers well known in Delhi's power
circles. Also figuring in the list are five alleged arms agents,
including some of India's most notorious ones.
The list is supposed to guide officials when they are considering applications for accreditation or while accepting ....................