Question : INSTRUMENT PURCHASE AT HIGHER RATES

(a) whether a CBI inquiry has been conducted against telecommunication officials for purchasing instruments at higher rates;

(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the present status of that inquiry;

(c) the extent of loss suffered as a result thereof: and

(d) the action proposed to be taken by the Government against the concerned officials?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI TAPAN SIKDAR)

(a) to (d): The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.