Nashik: Restraining himself from saying anything on the appointment of a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the irrigation scam, whistleblower Vijay Pandhare said the terms of reference to be finalized by the government would decide the outcome of the inquiry.
“Let the terms of reference be finalized and let the names of other members of the committee come to the fore. Only that will bring a clearer picture about the intentions of the government,” said Pandhare, the chief engineer, Maharashtra Engineering Training Academy.
While the engineering association was quick to welcome the move, some of the engineers, on the condition of anonymity, said the SIT would have been more fruitful had it been ordered by the judiciary. If the terms of reference do not award the committee any powers, the SIT would turn out to be nothing but a farce,” said a senior official of the water resources department.
Pointing out that the judiciary was hearing a number of public interest litigations, the official said, “If the judiciary also appoints an SIT or orders the state to come up with a better suggestion, then the government will have to re-think on SIT.”
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Abhilash Botekar TNN
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“Let the terms of reference be finalized and let the names of other members of the committee come to the fore. Only that will bring a clearer picture about the intentions of the government,” said Pandhare, the chief engineer, Maharashtra Engineering Training Academy.
While the engineering association was quick to welcome the move, some of the engineers, on the condition of anonymity, said the SIT would have been more fruitful had it been ordered by the judiciary. If the terms of reference do not award the committee any powers, the SIT would turn out to be nothing but a farce,” said a senior official of the water resources department.
Pointing out that the judiciary was hearing a number of public interest litigations, the official said, “If the judiciary also appoints an SIT or orders the state to come up with a better suggestion, then the government will have to re-think on SIT.”
Courtesy:
Abhilash Botekar TNN
http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Archive&Source=Page&Skin=TOINEW&BaseHref=TOIM/2012/12/19&PageLabel=7&EntityId=Ar00707&ViewMode=HTML
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