Information on fixers is top-secret, says govt

December 16, 2015 15:12

The information on details of undesirable contact men, who are of doubtful integrity, is "top secret" in nature and cannot be disclosed, the government said today.

It was asked about the influence of undesirable contact men from among chartered accountants, advocates, tax specialists, consultants and professional brokers who get posting, appointments, transfers or deals etc fixed.

"Information sought for being top secret in nature, cannot be disclosed in public interest," Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Jitendra Singh said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.

The central government is fully committed to implement its policy of zero tolerance against corruption, he said.

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