Question : IRREGULARITIES IN SAHITYA AKADEMI



(a) Whether the Government has received any complaints about misuse of public funds and irregularities in appointments in Sahitya Akademi;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the action taken by the Government in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER FOR INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND CULTURE (SHRI S. JAIPAL REDDY)

(a) & (b) Yes Sir. Government has received a few complaints about irregularities in certain repair works and hiring of cars.

(c) The allegations were examined and remedial steps taken.