Overview
- The Oct 16 notice seeks seven BMW 3 Series 330Li M Sport long‑wheelbase cars in white, one each for the chairperson and six members, with on‑road prices near ₹69.5–70 lakh per unit.
- Bid submissions are open from Oct 17 to Nov 6 with a ₹10 lakh earnest money deposit, bids open Nov 7, and offers remain valid for 90 days.
- Delivery to the Lokpal’s Vasant Kunj office is required preferably within two weeks and no later than 30 days from the supply order, with no extension allowed.
- The winning vendor must provide a minimum seven‑day classroom and on‑road training for designated drivers and staff at its own cost, including 50–100 km supervised driving per driver with logbooks.
- Activists and opposition leaders have condemned the purchase, and former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant has urged a switch to domestically made EVs, while no cancellation or official reversal has been announced.