Govt says JPC demand in 2G spectrum issue ''meaningless''

Findings of CAG to be referred to PAC

PTI | November 15, 2010



With the opposition insisting on a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) probe into alleged irregularities in allocation of 2G spectrum, Government today dismissed the demand as "meaningless" and said they should allow Parliament to function.

"Demand for JPC is completely meaningless. Let BJP allow the House to run," Home Minister P Chidambaram told reporters here minutes after a united opposition forced adjournment of Question Hour in both Houses of Parliament demanding a JPC probe into the spectrum issue.

Under attack from opposition, Telecom Minister A Raja resigned from the government late last night in connection with the issue.

Chidambaram said the findings of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) will be referred to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament, which has representation of all parties.

"The CAG report will go to the PAC. What is PAC’ It is chaired by the Leader of Opposition. In fact, all political parties are represented in that," Chidambaram said.

"Let PAC go into the matter. The CAG report will be discussed comprehensively in the PAC," he said.

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