Anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal, currently a seven-member body headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice A M Khanwilkar, has floated a tender for the procurement of seven BMW cars, raising eyebrows.

“The Lokpal of India invites open tenders from reputed agencies for supply of seven BMW 3 series 330Li cars to the Lokpal of India,” stated the tender issued on October 16. The tender was floated for the ‘M Sport’ model with ‘long wheelbase’, and in white colour.

The last date to submit the bids is November 6 and bidders will have to deposit earnest money of Rs 10 lakh. The bids will be opened the next day.

The cars need to be delivered in “preferably two weeks but not later than 30 days from the date of issuing of the supply order”, it stated, adding that “no extension of time will be g

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