The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved an investigation against former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and Minister Satyendar Jain. The ministry informed the Lieutenant Governor's Secretariat on Thursday that the investigation against both of them has been approved in the corruption case. The letter issued by the MHA outlines the cases registered against the two former members of the Delhi Cabinet. Specifically, under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (as amended in 2018), prosecution has been sanctioned against former PWD minister Satyendar Jain.
Meanwhile, President Droupadi Murmu approved the registration of FIR against the two AAP leaders in the alleged Rs 1,300 crore classroom scam.
"I am directed to refer to File No.-17A/3/DOV/2021 received from Delhi Government on the above subject and convey the sanction of competent authority under Section 17-A of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (as amended in 2018) for enquiry/investigation against Manish Sisodia, the then Minister (Education), Government of Delhi 2. The above mentioned file no.- 17A/3/DOV/2021 of Delhi Government is enclosed to ensure further action in the matter," the official letter read.
"I am directed to refer to File No.-17A/4/DOV/2021 received from Government of Delhi on the above subject and convey the approval of the competent authority under Section 17-A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (as amended in 2018) to conduct inquiry/investigation against Satyendra Jain, the then Minister (PWD), Government of Delhi," the other letter read stating the same cause.
