In
the Memo. cited, instructions were issued that whenever a Legislator gives a
written complaint alleging irregularities against a Government servant, the
Legislator may be examined during the enquiry so that he may furnish material
in support of his allegations.
2.
The Committee on Government Assurances (Council) has observed in its fifteenth
report that it has noticed while scrutinising the implementation reports that
in almost all cases of enquiry, the Enquiry Officer did not hear the
Legislators who gave the petition or information in the House about the case.
The committee has recommended that the Legislator concerned may be invited
during the enquiry to help the enquiry.
3. The Government have accepted the recommendation of the Committee. The Heads of Departments and the Departments of Secretariat are requested to invite the Legislators concerned whenever any enquiry is instituted as a result of a complaint or information filed by the Legislators on any matter during the enquiry in such case and their evidence should also be taken into account. Their help in the conduct of enquiry should also be taken.
