Question : PROSECUTION OF ACCUSED IN STAMP SCAM

(a) whether the CBI has made several requests to the State Governments of Maharashtra and Karnataka for according sanctions with a view to prosecute top Government and police officials accused in the stamp scam;

(b) if so, whether both the State Governments have not taken any decision till date on the requests of the CBI;

(c) if so, the reasons therefor;

(d) whether the Union Government would direct the State Governments to take immediate decision on the matter; and

(e) if so, the time by when this is likely to be done?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTRY AFFAIRS.(SHRI SURESH PACHOURI)

(a): Yes, the CBI has sought sanction for prosecution in respect of 5 public servants from the Government of Karnataka and in respect of 9 public servants from the Government of Maharashtra.

(b) & (c): The State Governments of Karnataka and Maharashtra have accorded sanction for prosecution in respect of 3 public servants and 7 public servants respectively.

(d) & (e): All such matters are pursued with the State Governments for expeditious disposal.