Commission probing solar scam asks for 6 months extension

A judicial commission probing the solar panel scam has sought an extension of its tenure by six more months.
The Commission has written to the Kerala government in this regard.
Sources in the Justice G Sivarajan Commission probing the scam said it would not be possible for the Commission to complete the procedure by its April 27 deadline in view of the growing list of witnesses and their fresh revelations during cross-examinations about the scandal.
"It is a time consuming process so we have asked the government to extend its tenure for six more months," a Commission official said.
Earlier, the Commission had expressed doubts about its ability to submit the report before April 27 deadline.

Meanwhile, Kerala Labour Minister Shibu Baby John today apologised to the Commission for comments he made earlier against it in a public meeting.
The Commission, while accepting the regret, however, expressed displeasure over his reply.
The solar panel scam pertains to alleged duping of several persons to the tune of crores of rupees by Saritha S Nair and her accomplice Biju Radhakrishnan by offering solar panel solutions.