(a) whether the Government have received complaints regarding irregularities in storage of wheat in godowns of the Food Corporation of India in Uttar Pradesh;
(b) if so, the action taken by the Government thereon; and
(c) if not, whether the Government would initiate inquiry to check irregularities committed in godown at Gonda, Uttar Pradesh?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION ( SHRI SRIRAM CHAUHAN )
(a),(b)&(c): Yes, Sir. A complaint was received regarding functioning of FCI godown at
Gonda, Uttar Pradesh. Upon this, a flying squad consisting of officers of the Ministry was
deputed on 17th July, 2001 to conduct an inquiry. The inquiry report is being examined.