(a) whether CBI has recently raided the officials of the MCD and their residential premises as reported in Hindustan Times dated July 29,2006;
(b) if so, the details of the MCD officials whose premises were raided by CBI and the seizure made;
(c) whether the nexus between MCD and builders mafia have been exposed during their raids; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and action taken/likely to be taken against them?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI S. REGUPATHY)
(a) & (b): Yes, Sir. The Central Bureau of Investigation has conducted searches on 28.07.2006 at the official/residential premises of some of the officials of Municipal Corporation of Delhi. Names and designations of these officials are given in Annexure. Since the case is still under investigation, disclosure of details of seizers made during these searches is likely to adversely affect the investigation.
(c) & (d): The matter is under investigation and depending upon outcome of investigation, appropriate action will be taken against guilty officials as per law.