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Sawnat begins probe against Hazare and DF ministers
Pune, Sept 22: Former Supreme Court Judge, Justice P B Sawant today began his inquiry into the charges of corruption against four democratic front ministers in Maharashtra, levelled by noted Gandhian Anna Hazare and the counter-charges against the latter.
Pune, Sept 22: Former Supreme Court Judge, Justice P B Sawant today began his inquiry into the charges of corruption against four democratic front ministers in Maharashtra, levelled by noted Gandhian Anna Hazare and the counter-charges against the latter.
Three of the ministers -- Minister for Food and Civil Supplies Suresh Jain, Minister of State for General Administration Vijay Gavit and Irrigation Minister Dr Padmasingh Patil -- appeared before Sawant, who heads the single-member judicial inquiry, through their respective counsels.
The fourth minister, Nawab Malik was not present. Hazare too appeared through his counsel. Sawant asked them to put in writing their charges and countercharges, and submit the same to him. He also suggested them to file an affidavit instead of verbal deposition. The inquiry will begin on a day-to-day basis from October 09.
Hazare and Jain have undertaken a fast-unto-death in August at Mumbai in support of their demands, which they later withdrew on getting assurance for a probe from the government.
Bureau Report
The fourth minister, Nawab Malik was not present. Hazare too appeared through his counsel. Sawant asked them to put in writing their charges and countercharges, and submit the same to him. He also suggested them to file an affidavit instead of verbal deposition. The inquiry will begin on a day-to-day basis from October 09.
Hazare and Jain have undertaken a fast-unto-death in August at Mumbai in support of their demands, which they later withdrew on getting assurance for a probe from the government.
Bureau Report