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Prasar Bharati CEO going after those who spoke out?
Himanshi Dhawan, TNN, Nov 4, 2010, 03.09am IST
NEW DELHI: The Central Vigilance Commission might be keen on
questioning Prasar Bharati CEO B S Lalli — in the thick of a storm
over a controversial Commonwealth Games broadcast deal with UK firm
SIS Live — but he is bent on interrogating officials who were spoken
to by the anti-corruption watchdog.
While the government prepares to debate the whistleblowers bill in
Parliament this month, officials in Doordarshan and All India Radio
who tendered views and information to the CVC that questioned Lalli's
decisions are finding themselves being quizzed by
the CEO.
Lalli has shot off letters to Prasar Bharati board members and
officials in DD and AIR demanding explanations on issues the CVC has
red-flagged and were part of testimonials against him.
Sources said the tone of the letters was "bullying" and "nasty" and
the officials — who went before the CVC— fear retributive action from
Lalli who continues to be powerful and enjoys support of a faction in
the public broadcaster.
When contacted, Lalli said he had approached only 5-6 senior
officials. "I was asked to give comments on the CVC report on alleged
irregularities in PB. In connection therewith, five officers from both
DD and AIR who had handled the concerned matters have been asked to
give their comments. On most matters, comments based on record have
been received," he said.
He, however, dismissed the fact that some officials feared retributive action.
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