Panel tosses putting off note-ban briefing

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

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A man displays 500 Indian rupee notes during a rally organised by India’s main opposition Congress party against the government's decision to withdraw 500 and 1000 Indian rupee banknotes from circulation, in Ajmer (Photo: Reuters)

Amit Agnihotri New Delhi

Last Updated : Jan 14 2017 | 12:41 AM IST

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