CWG scam | Instead of shifting responsibilities, Manmohan Singh PMO should've ensured effective follow up: PAC

Criticising the Manmohan Singh PMO for 'passing the buck' with regard to appointment of ex-Congress leader Suresh Kalmadi as head of the CWG organising committee, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has adopted the politically contentious report on the 2010 Commonwealth Games, reported Times of India. 

The 357-page report reportedly contains critical references to the Manmohan Singh PMO and also faults it for bad supervision of the scam-hit Games.

The Commonwealth Games which were held during October 3-14, 2010 were marred by allegations of corruption. Various probe agencies like CBI and ED are looking into the cases of alleged graft in the mega sporting event. ​

"When it comes to directions of the PM (Manmohan Singh) pertaining to projects of utmost national importance, PMO instead of shifting responsibilities, should have ensured effective follow up," the report said.

Under BJP leader MM Joshi, the committee was examining irregularities highlighted by the CAG report.

The report also noted the cabinet secretariat's failure to ensure accountability. 

"The committee abhors this culture of passing the buck and desires that the PMO/cabinet secretariat should rather lead by example and encourage a culture of pro-active disposition to work and take up responsibility," the report said.

Condemning the manner in which the highest institutions of government were allowed to be manipulated, the PAC called for more scrutiny in the future.

The committee has also directed the CBI to conduct fresh investigation in six cases that were declared closed by the agency.