2G case: Central Board of Direct Taxes briefs JPC

New Delhi: Top officials of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on Wednesday briefed the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the 2G spectrum allocation scam.

Sources said that the CBDT raised doubts over the source of funds of Kalaignar TV in the 2G payment case. The CBDT reportedly told the JPC that 18 Kolkata companies that paid Rs 52 crore to Kalaignar TV could be fictitious. It also said that the India Cements also made a Rs 60 crore payment to Kalaignar TV.

Kailgnar TV's Rs 200 crore return payments in connection with the 2g case is under probe. Kalaignar TV is charged with taking Rs 214 crore payment on behalf of former telecom minister A Raja from Swan Telecom.