VVIP Chopper Scam: SC Issues Notice to Central Government

Two petitions alleged that the Raman Singh Government illegaly purchased an AgustaWestland helicopter.

The petition alleged that the illegal purchase was done by the Raman Singh Government in Chhattisgarh. (Photo: Reuters)

• A Supreme Court bench comprising Justice Dipak Mishra and Justice Nagappan issued a notice to the Central Government on Friday for alleged illegal purchase of a VVIP chopper by the Raman Singh government in Chhattisgarh.
  
  
• The notice was issued after two petitions, filed by Swaraj Abhiyan and TS Singhdeo, alleged that the transaction was “shady” as a specific AgustaWestland helicopter was bought by paying “over 30 percent” commission without exploring options.
  
  
• The petition added that the purchase took place at the same time as Raman Singh’s son allegedly opened bank accounts in the tax haven of British Virgin Islands.