Question : MTNL OFFICERS INVOLVED IN CORRUPTION



(a) the number of Group `A` and `B` officers of the MTNL found involved in corruption during each of the last three years;

(b) the number out of these officers punished; and

(c) the number of cases pending for investigation/inquiry?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRIMATI SUMITRA MAHAJAN)


(a) During the last three years, 72 Group `A` officers and 160 Gr. `B` officers of MTNL have been involved in corruption. The year-wise figures are as under :

Year	Gr. A	Gr. B
1.11.1999 to 31.10.2000 15 45 1.11.2000 to 31.10.2001 39 72 1.11.2001 to 31.10.2002 18 43


(b) Out of these, 13 Gr. `A` and 45 Gr. `B` officers have been awarded punishment.

(c) Number of cases pending inquiry/investigation/trial against Gr. `A` officers is 59 and for Gr. `B` officers is 115.