(a) whether it has come to the notice of the Government that several officers of ITDC have embezzled funds to the tune of lakhs of rupees during the last two years;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the action taken by the Government in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SMT. AMBIKA SONI)
(a) and (b): During the last two years (since 1.4.2004), one case of embezzlement to the
tune of Rs. 8.75 lakh by an Ex-Manager(Telephones), Ashok Hotel has come to the
notice of the ITDC management. It pertained to payment of telephone bills of Ashok
Hotel.
(c): The money alongwith interest thereon has been recovered.