Action Taken On High Level Panel Report

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF  SPACE

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-431

ANSWERED ON-15.03.2012

(a) whether is a fact that High Level Panel Report has found serious administrative and procedural lapses in the Antrix-Devas Deal;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the action taken/being taken by Government in this regard?

ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PG & PENSIONS AND IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE
(SHRI V.NARAYANASAMY):

a) Yes Sir.

b) The High Level Team (High Level Panel) in its report has concluded that there have been serious administrative and procedural lapses and reported collusive behavior on the part of certain individuals and fixed the responsibilities accordingly.
The HLT have also reported serious lapses of Judgment on the part of a number of officials. In case of some, their actions verged on the point of serious violation of norms and breach of public trust.

c) Based on the recommendations of the High Level Team report, four former space scientists have been excluded from re-employment, committee roles or any other important role under the Government and have been divested of any current assignment / consultancy with the Government.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs and Department of Revenue are conducting necessary investigation for possible acts of omissions and commissions.

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