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New Delhi, December 06, 2010
New Delhi, December 06, 2010
First Published: 12:10 IST(6/12/2010)
Last Updated: 12:24 IST(6/12/2010)
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to chief vigilance commissioner P J Thomas, the country's top watchdog against corruption, and the centre on the basis of a petition challenging his appointment. SC will hear the case on January 27, 2011 now. Thomas was Kerala's Food and Civil Supplies secretary during the palmoline oil import scam in the state. He was also the union telecom secretary during the 2G spectrum scam.
Last Updated: 12:24 IST(6/12/2010)
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to chief vigilance commissioner P J Thomas, the country's top watchdog against corruption, and the centre on the basis of a petition challenging his appointment. SC will hear the case on January 27, 2011 now. Thomas was Kerala's Food and Civil Supplies secretary during the palmoline oil import scam in the state. He was also the union telecom secretary during the 2G spectrum scam.
The Centre has been facing flak from the Opposition since the appointment of Thomas as CVC. Leader of Opposition, BJP Leader Sushma Swaraj had objected to Thomas' appointment.
The Supreme Court too had expressed reservations over how a tainted officer could head one of the nation's highest offices.
Thomas has rejected calls for him to resign, saying he is not guilty.
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