(a) whether the competent authority during 2002 received complaints regarding misappropriation of funds by CAO, Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute (IASRI) by performing journeys/tours to Mumbai and drawing TA in excess of entitlement;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon;
(c) whether the CAO was involved in irregularities relating to false LTC claims of several IASRI officials; and
(d) if so, the action taken in the matter?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV)
(a) Yes, Sir. T.A. claims were verified and no excess payment was involved.
(b) As given in the Annexure. These tours were performed in connection with the medical treatment of the throat cancer of the CAO. The journey was performed as per guidelines in this regard. Concession available for cancer patient was availed of.
(c) No Sir.
(d) Not Applicable.
ANNEXURE
Details of tours to Bombay performed by the C.A.O., IASRI in connection with his throat cancer treatment during the last three years
Years Date Amount Spent
2000-2001 07.09.2000 to 08.09.2000 Rs. 4891/- 2001-2002 09.09.2001 to 16.09.2001 Rs. 4828/- 2002-2003 10.09.2002 to 15.09.2002 Rs. 5225/- 09.03.2003 to 13.03.2003 Rs. 4661/-