GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2353
TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 24TH AUGUST 2011
Investigations into Adarsh Hosing Society Scam
2353. SHRI RAJEEV CHANDRASEKHAR:
Will the minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:
(a) Whether the investigations in Adarsh Housing Society scam has been completed;
(b) If so, what are the findings; and
(c) What action has Government taken thereon?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF DEFENCE
(SHRI A.K. ANTONY)
(a) To (c) : Central Bureau of investigation (CBI) had registered a Preliminary Enquiry on 15.11.2010 into the alleged irregularities in the allotment of land to Adarsh Cooperative Housing Society in Mumbai and construction of high rise building on it. The Preliminary Enquiry has been completed and a regular case has been registered on 29.1.2011 against 13 accused persons under various sections of Indian Penal Code and Prevention of Corruption Act, 1998 on the basis of outcome of preliminary enquiry. Investigation is in progress.
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