(a) the total funds spent on security of tainted and chargesheeted politicians and bureaucrats;
(b) whether the Government has any proposal to withdraw the security cover of all such persons;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) to (d) : Security is provided mainly on account of threat perception as
assessed by the security agencies in respect of individuals or on the basis of
the post held by an individual, as per laid down rules and instructions.
Such security is provided primarily by the State Government/Union Territory Administration
in whose jurisdiction such an individual may, for the time being, happen to be.
Apart from the local police, Central Security Agencies also provide some or all
components of security cover to some of the protected individuals. In view of the
multiple agencies involved, including the State Governments, it would not be possible
to estimate the total expenditure on providing security.
The security provided is subject to periodical review which may result in the security
cover being continued, upgraded, reduced or withdrawn.