Question : HIGH LEVEL PROBE INTO SUGAR IMPORT SCANDAL



(a) whether Public Accounts Committee had recommended to have a high level probe into 89 sugar imports scandal in April, 1993; (

(b) whether the PAC dissatisfied with the action taken and reiterated its earlier recommendation later also; (

(c) if so, whether the said probe has since been completed and report received;

(d) if so, the follow-up action taken thereon; and

(e) if not, the reasons for delay and the steps taken to fix the responsibility in regard thereto?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI V. SREENIVASA PRASAD)

(a) & (b) : Yes Sir.

(c),(d) & (e) : The recommendations of the PAC are under consideration of the Government.