2G: SC questions CVC Thomas' ability to oversee probe

The Supreme Court on Tuesday virtually questioned the tenability of Chief Vigilance Commissioner P J Thomas supervising the Central Bureau of Investigation's investigations into the 2G spectrum scandal as he himself was Telecom Secretary at the relevant point of time.

A Bench of justices G S Singhvi and Ashok Kumar Ganguly pointed out that since the CBI functions under the over all supervision of the CVC it would be difficult for Thomas to objectively monitor the investigations.
"CBI is functioning under the CVC, at that time he (Thomas) was functioning as Telecom Secretary. It would be difficult for him to objectively monitor."
"He had justified the action which are being subject to scrutiny by this court and CBI. It would be difficult for him to objectively supervise." the bench observed.
The Supreme Court had last week raised questions about Thomas' controversial appointment as CVC despite his name figuring as an 'accused' in a criminal case. His name figures in the chargesheet filed in a palmoleine export case.