Chidambaram, during whose tenure as Finance Minister in

Chidambaram, during whose tenure as Finance Minister in ZCZC PRI SRG .CHENNAI SRG35 HC-KARTI 2 LAST(LGM2) Chidambaram, during whose tenure as Finance Minister in 2006 the FIPB approval was g

Chidambaram, during whose tenure as Finance Minister in

ZCZC
PRI SRG
.CHENNAI SRG35
HC-KARTI 2 LAST(LGM2)
Chidambaram, during whose tenure as Finance Minister in
2006 the FIPB approval was given, submitted that the approval matter was investigated by the CBI fully and the agency had submitted its status reports to the Supreme Court.
He said CBI had recorded his statement in 2014 December and that of FIPB officials.
“In their statements to the CBI, all the persons affirmed that the approval was granted by FIPB and recommended to the Finance Minister for his approval in accordance with the guidelines. The Finance Minister granted approval in the ordinary course of government business.”
Chidambaram pointed out that the charge sheet in the Aircel-Maxis case was filed on August 28, 2014 and the statements in respect of the FIPB approval from the officials concerned were recorded thereafter in the course of further probe under CrPc.
“It is thereafter that the status reports were filed in the Supreme Court. The CBI has not found or reported any offence under any law in respect of the said FIPB approval,” he submitted adding thus no offence was made out. PTI CORR VGN VS
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