(a) Whether it is a fact that during 1999-2002, provisions of Customs Act, 1962 were not observed and instructions issued by this Ministry were not followed resulting in excess holding of goods in warehouses, improper control, non-submission of bonds etc. resulting in involvement of revenue of Rs. 4400 crore;
(b) if so, the reasons thereof;
(c) whether any responsibility has been fixed into the matter;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the measures taken by the Government to ensure strict implementation of the instructions issued by it?