Question : ED INVESTIGATION AGAINST EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

(a) whether the Enforcement Directorate is investigating against some corrupt educational institutions under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002;

(b) if so, the details thereof institution-wise for the last three years;

(c) the number of institutions against whom the investigation has been completed and those against whom it is still going on;

(d) whether the relevant laws mandate suspension of operation of institutions under investigation; and

(e) if so, the details thereof alongwith details of application of the laws institution-wise?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI S.S.PALANIMANICKAM)

(a) to (c): Yes Sir, the investigations are in progress. Institution-wise details are not being provided as it may affect the investigations.

(d) & (e): The information is being collected and would be laid on the Table of the House.