(a) whether attention of the Government has been drawn to the report
appearing in the Asian Age dated March 5, 2002 regarding CBI-
CVC nexus in exonerating the persons charged in Doordarshan`s
Cricket telecast rights scandal resulting in massive loss to the
Government;
(b) if so, the facts thereof; and
(c) the action taken by the Government in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING ( SMT. SUSHMA SWARAJ )
(a) : Yes, Sir.
(b) & (c) : The CBI has informed that they had registered five cases
against the officials of Prasar Bharati for their alleged
involvement in Doordarshan`s Telecast Rights scandals of
Cricket and Tennis. Of these five cases, investigation
reports in respect of four cases have been received. The
Government has accepted the recommendation of CBI in
these cases and forwarded the same to the Central
Vigilance Commission for advice. Investigation Report in
respect of the fifth case is awaited from CBI.