Joshi criticises Sibal against CAG figures

Jan 08, 2011 |

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Guwahati: Senior BJP leader and PAC Chairman Murli Manohar Joshi today criticised Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal for debunking CAG estimates of losses of Rs 1.76 lakh crore on account of 2G spectrum allocation, saying it was 'improper' and demonstrated his 'very casual' approach.

Joshi said Telecom Secretary R Chandrashekhar had appeared before the PAC but never questioned the CAG's projection of presumptive losses.

"In my opinion, it is highly improper. The CAG has never said that it is the exact amount. Mr Sibal should have read the report carefully," Joshi said here while reacting to the Telecom Minister's contention that the presumptive losses projected by the CAG was "erroneous".

Joshi noted that the CAG has always maintained that the loss figures were presumptive and never said the figure of Rs 1.76 lakh crore was final.

The CAG had given three limits of the presumptive loss to the exchequer in its report and Sibal's attack on it showed that he has been very casual and ill beholds of the Minister to talk ill of the CAG, the PAC Chairman said.

Joshi, who is here to attend BJP's National Executive meet, pointed out that the Telecom Secretary "was examined by the PAC" and "he never said that this (the loss figure) was erroneous."

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