Question : APPOINTMENT OF CMD IN CCI

(a) whether Public Enterprises Selection Board has selected any candidate for the post of Chairman/Managing Director for Cement Corporation of India;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether it is a normal practice to recommend 10 names for the appointment of CMD for selection in Public Sector Undertakings;

(d) if so, the reasons for recommending only one name for the appointment of CMD in CCI;

(e) whether the present CMD is facing corruption charges by the Vigilance Commission;

(f) if so, whether the Government have not got the clearance from the Vigilance Commission in the present case; and
(g) if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEAVY INDUSTRIES & PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (DR. VALLABHBHAI KATHIRIA)

(a) & (b): Yes, Sir. Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has recommended one candidate for appointment to the post of Chairman-cum- Managing Director, Cement Corporation of India Ltd.

(c) & (d): PESB normally recommends one or two names in order of merit for appointment.

(e) to (g): The final recommendation of the Vigilance Commission is awaited on the matter.