Industry Ministry Secretary Krishna Bahadur Raut States Difficulty in Gathering Evidence Due to Destruction of Important Documents

Summary

Industry Ministry Secretary Krishna Bahadur Raut highlighted difficulties in settling irregularities due to destruction of important documents and legal ambiguities delaying the audit process.

Key Points
  • Krishna Bahadur Raut stated that destruction of key documents is hindering evidence collection for settling irregularities.
  • Some files sent to the Office of the Auditor General are stalled, delaying resolution of irregularities.
  • Legal ambiguity over the past two years has expanded the scope of irregularities.
  • An Irregularity Settlement Committee has been formed under the ministry to actively address and settle irregularities.
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