(a) whether the Government is aware that several highway developers have diverted funds of the projects awarded to them;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government has decided to investigate such cases by CBI; and
(d) if so, the action to be taken thereon and the time by which investigations are likely to be completed?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
(SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)
(a) and (b) Based on the news published in various newspapers about diversion of funds by highway developers, Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has sought certain details/comments from National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
(c) and (d) Government has not referred any case related to diversion of such funds by highway developers to CBI. However, one such matter has been referred to Enforcement Directorate (ED). Examinations of such allegations are underway in NHAI.
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