Question : MATCH FIXING SCANDAL



(a) whether the King Commission on match fixing scandal constituted by the Government of South Africa has approached the Government of India for necessary help;

(b) if so, the factual position in this regard; and

(c) the response of the Union Government thereto?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI AJIT KUMAR PANJA)

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) The King Commission on match fixing scandal constituted by the Government of South Africa has approached the Government of India for a copy of the tape-recorded conversation of Hansie Cronje and a copy of the FIR filed by the Delhi Police.

(c) The concerned authorities in the Government of India are examining the request within the framework of the existing Laws of the land.