LOK
SABHA
A case relating
to alleged involvement of Defence Estate authorities of Ambala
Cantonment about irregularities committed in the sale/transfer
of Defence Old Grant property known as "Masonic Lodge"
in Kasauli Cantonment, Himachal Pradesh, wherein the former
Chairman, Punjab Public Service Commission is involved, came
to the notice of the Ministry.
The estimated
value of land and the reconstructed structure thereon works
out to Rs. 21,05,605/- and Rs. 24,31,000/- respectively.
As a result
of the Joint Inquiry, Disciplinary Proceedings against the Defence
Estate Officer for the serious lapses committed in the sale/transfer
of the said property was initiated and he was suspended. It
has also been decided to resume the property and orders of the
Ministry have been issued.
This information
was given by the Defence Minister Shri George Fernandes in a
written reply to Shri Raghunath Jha and others in Lok Sabha
today.
