Question : NEXUS FOR SALE OF ATF TO PRIVATE AIRLINES



(a) whether the Government are aware about the existence of nexus between the senior officials of the Oil Companies and private airlines in respect of sale of Air Turbine Fuel (ATF);

(b) if so, the amount of loss incurred due to such collusion;

(c) whether Government are contemplating any action against the erring officials besides initiating the recovery proceedings from the private airliners; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

(a) to (d) :-Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has initiated a preliminary enquiry on the issues of non-recovery of dues from private domestic airlines and international airlines.

Oil Marketing Companies have initiated legal proceeding against the private airlines to recover the dues.