(a) the present status of 59 cases referred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) by his Ministry in respect of scandals/corruptions in AICTE, case-wise;
(b) whether there is any delay in above referred cases by CBI along with its reasons;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) the reaction of the Government thereto and the corrective steps taken in this regard so far?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (Dr.D. PURANDESWARI)
(a) Out of 59 cases, Prosecution sanction has been accorded against 4 officials. Regular Departmental Action has been initiated against 2 officials. Rest of the cases are under process with the concerned authorities.
(b) No, Sir,
(c) No, Sir.
(d) AICTE has taken a number of measures towards transparent functioning and approval process and has introduced online submission of applications.