PAC says Manmohan Singh's Office shifted responsibilities, passed buck on CWG scams
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The Public Accounts Committee (PAC), which is looking into 2010 Commonwealth Games scam, said former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh ’s office passed the buck while selecting Congress leader Suresh Kalmadi as head of the organising committee.
The PAC said Singh’s office did not fulfil its responsibilities, dismissing the then PMO’s specious argument of non-circulation of minutes of the meeting of a group of ministers on January 14, 2005.
"When it comes to directions of the PM (Manmohan Singh) pertaining to projects of utmost national importance, the PMO instead of shifting responsibilities, should have ensured effective follow up. The PMO's submission that reasons can be best explained by the sports ministry is evasive at best," the report said.
The PAC also asked the CBI to take up de novo (afresh) investigation into cases of alleged corruption that were closed by the agency.
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The PAC said Singh’s office did not fulfil its responsibilities, dismissing the then PMO’s specious argument of non-circulation of minutes of the meeting of a group of ministers on January 14, 2005.
"When it comes to directions of the PM (Manmohan Singh) pertaining to projects of utmost national importance, the PMO instead of shifting responsibilities, should have ensured effective follow up. The PMO's submission that reasons can be best explained by the sports ministry is evasive at best," the report said.
The PAC also asked the CBI to take up de novo (afresh) investigation into cases of alleged corruption that were closed by the agency.
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