Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, June 11
The Vigilance Bureau has began a probe into alleged anomalies in the leasing of Punjab Tourism’s property in Goa throughout the earlier Congress authorities below Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi.
Sources in the federal government mentioned the probe had been began on the directions of CM Bhagwant Mann after received a preliminary probe from an IAS officer performed.
The officer, after visiting Goa, had submitted his report back to the CM.
Officials mentioned three corporations of the Tourism Department, Gulmohar Resorts, Satkar Holidays and the Punjab Tourism Development Corporation had stake in the property. After inviting bids from personal events, the property was leased by the Punjab Heritage and Tourism Promotion Board to the bidder.
While leasing the property, it was determined that the publish facto approval can be taken from the three subsidiaries.
However, one of the businesses refused to signal the lease settlement. This made the deal infructuous.
Tourism Minister Anmol Gagan Mann mentioned the problem was being appeared into.
The Secretary, Tourism, Gurkirat Kirpal confirmed that the vigilance had sought file of the case from the division.
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