(a) whether CBI inquiry report against former Director-General and other high ranking officers of ICAR has since been received;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the names of officers found guilty in the computer scam; and
(d) the action taken or proposed to be taken in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV)
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) The CBI had registered a PE (Preliminary Enquiry) No. 1(A)/2001/ACU-VI against Dr. Paroda and others allegedly involved in the purchase of computers and other equipment under NATP. The CBI vide its report received on 08.05.2002 informed the Council that the case had been closed as the inquiry did not reveal any malafides on the part of any official of the ICAR. The matter was duly informed to the Central Vigilance Commission.
(c) None.
(d) Not applicable