Question : HARASSMENT BY OFFICERS OF ANTI-ADULTERATION CELL

(a) Whether the Government are aware that some of the officers of Anti Adulteration Cell (AAC) have started threatening the dealers;

(b) if so, the mode of appeal against the working and findings of this Cell;

(c) whether the Government have sought clearance/secret enquiry regarding the officers appointed in this cell from CVC;

(d) if not, the reasons for this lapse;

(e) whether the Government propose to conduct enquiry or seek report from CVC; and

(f) if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS ( SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR )

(a) & (b) : So far no complaint has been received by the Government about any officers of the Anti Adulteration Cell threatening the dealers.

(c) to (f) : Question does not arise in view of the above.