(a) whether attention of the Government has been drawn to the news-item under caption
`Now, Multi-crore rice diversion scam` appearing in the Tribune dated June 19, 2002;
(b) if so, whether any inquiry have been conducted into the said scam and the officials those found guilty booked; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION ( SHRI U.V. KRISHNAM RAJU )
(a): Yes, Sir.
(b)&(c): A Committee of three FCI officers has reported that documents relating to the
release of stocks to the exporters were properly prepared. However, a case was registered by
the police and one Assistant Manager was arrested who has also been placed under suspension.