Panel tosses putting off note-ban briefing

Kirit Somaiya said that the officials were busy with the preparation of the Union Budget 2017-18

Public accounts committee member from BJP Kirit Somaiya wanted finance secretary and economic affairs secretary’s briefing before the panel on demonetisation on January 20 postponed as they were busy with the Budget, but the suggestion was tossed out by the committee. BJP is Bharatiya Janata Party.

According to sources, the BJP member made the suggestion at the PAC meeting on Friday. However, other members said the briefing by the officials was earlier scheduled for January 6 but postponed on their request.

These members further noted that the officials had been informed of the PAC decision in advance and it was