<p>The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is looking into alleged irregularities by some flying schools operational across the country for violating norms and causing a loss of about Rs 190 crore to the exchequer.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Sources said these flying schools allegedly acted as non-profit organisations and trusts with no financial gains and avoided payments of full fee of their operations.<br /><br />They said the anti-corruption watchdog has written to Ministry of Civil Aviation to get the matter investigated and submit its report.<br /><br />"A complaint was received late last year. The complainant has alleged that about two dozen non-profit organisations, societies and trusts were operating flying schools and avoiding payment of full fee. After perusing the complaint, the Commission decided to get the matter thoroughly investigated," a senior CVC official said.<br /><br />According to the official, the matter is now being looked into by the Chief Vigilance Officer of the Civil Aviation Ministry.<br /><br />As per norms, non-profit organisations are given concession on payment of fee to the government.<br /><br />"Prima facie, it appears that there have been irregularities and a probe was needed. As per the complaint, there appeared to be a loss of about Rs 190 crore to the Government," the official said.<br /><br />Sources in the anti-corruption watchdog said that the investigation in the matter will be done by CVO of the Civil Aviation Ministry and a report will be submitted within 30 days to the Commission.</p>
<p>The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is looking into alleged irregularities by some flying schools operational across the country for violating norms and causing a loss of about Rs 190 crore to the exchequer.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Sources said these flying schools allegedly acted as non-profit organisations and trusts with no financial gains and avoided payments of full fee of their operations.<br /><br />They said the anti-corruption watchdog has written to Ministry of Civil Aviation to get the matter investigated and submit its report.<br /><br />"A complaint was received late last year. The complainant has alleged that about two dozen non-profit organisations, societies and trusts were operating flying schools and avoiding payment of full fee. After perusing the complaint, the Commission decided to get the matter thoroughly investigated," a senior CVC official said.<br /><br />According to the official, the matter is now being looked into by the Chief Vigilance Officer of the Civil Aviation Ministry.<br /><br />As per norms, non-profit organisations are given concession on payment of fee to the government.<br /><br />"Prima facie, it appears that there have been irregularities and a probe was needed. As per the complaint, there appeared to be a loss of about Rs 190 crore to the Government," the official said.<br /><br />Sources in the anti-corruption watchdog said that the investigation in the matter will be done by CVO of the Civil Aviation Ministry and a report will be submitted within 30 days to the Commission.</p>