Question : IRREGULARITIES IN SANCTIONING OF FREEDOM FIGHTERS PENSION



(a) whether irregularities have been reported in sanctioning pension to freedom fighters particularly in Andhra Pradesh;

(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;

(c) the action taken by the Government against the officials found responsible alongwith the steps taken to check such activities in future;

(d) whether the Government has any proposal to compile a database of all the freedom fighters to maintain a proper record; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MANIKRAO H. GAVIT)

(a) to (e): A statement is laid on the Table of the House.