TNN, Nov 29, 2010, 01.34am IST

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/2G-scam-ED-may-finally-summon-key-Raja-aides/articleshow/7007190.cms

NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate is likely to soon issue summons to some government officials, including two who were considered to be close to former telecom minister A Raja, in the 2G spectrum scam probe. Sources said the ED, which has registered a case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), may summon certain officials including R K Chandolia and A K Srivastava, who worked with Raja.

Chandolia, who was personal secretary to Raja at the time of the controversial spectrum allocation in 2008, was sent back to his parent department — Indian Economic Services — within days of new telecom minister Kapil Sibal taking charge. The sources said they are likely to quizzed on the allocation process, the alleged role played by corporate lobbyist Niira Radia and on their income tax returns and investments. The questioning would be based on information collected by various agencies including the CBI, income tax department and the ED itself over the last over one year.

The questions will be about the allocation process, including the controversial first-come-first-serve basis. They said questions would also be asked about the alleged role played by Radia and her dealing with them if any.

Sources said the officials would also be asked to submit all details about their income, their annual IT returns for the last few years and details about their investments both in movable and immovable assets besides their foreign travel.

The statement given by Radia will also form the basis of their inquiry, they said.