(a) whether unclaimed Gold biscuits, diamond studded ornaments and cash seized
from the terrace of National Academy of Direct Taxes premises at Nagpur;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the value of seized items;
(d) whether any investigation has been conducted in this regard;
(e) if so, the details thereof; and
(f) the action taken in this regard?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(SHRI S. S. PALANIMANICKAM)
(a) to (c) Yes, Sir. In the evening of 23 May, 2005 an unclaimed bag was found on
the terrace of the official residence (in the campus of the National Academy of
Direct Taxes) of an officer couple of NADT. The Police authorities were immediately
informed in writing by the concerned officer about the bag containing valuables. The
bag was taken over by the police authorities after making proper panchnama.
The details of the items and the approximate value of these items as assessed by the
police, found in the bag are as under:-
(i) 12 gold biscuits - Rs. 6,00,000/-(approx.) valued by police. (ii) A gold medal weighing - Rs. 50,000/- 100 gms of Bharat Petroleum (iii) Gold items (Jewellery) - Rs. 5,61,000/- (iv) Cash - Rs. 1,16,000/- Total - Rs. 13,72,000