(a) whether the Government has assessed the loss of revenue
as a result of Antrix-Devas agreement;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the persons responsible for the same have been identified;and
(d) If so, the details thereof along with the action taken against them?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PG & PENSIONS AND
IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE (SHRI V. NARAYANASAMY)
(a) Antrix-Devas agreement has been annulled in February 2011 and no transponders have
been leased to Devas under the agreement. Hence, there has been no loss of revenue.
(b) Does not arise.
(c) & (d) Does not arise.
However, a High Level Team has identified officers responsible for various types of omissions
and commissions in concluding the Antrix-Devas agreement. Based on the findings of High Level
Team, four former Scientists of ISRO (Including former Chairman, ISRO) have been excluded from
reemployment, committee roles or any other important role under the Government and have been
divested of any current assignment/consultancy with the Government.