MHA sets up inter-ministerial panel to probe violation of regulations by Rajiv Gandhi Foundation and others

New Delhi: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday announced that it has set up an inter-ministerial committee to coordinate investigations into violation of various legal provisions by Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust and Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust.

These include investigations into violation of various legal provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), Income Tax Act and Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act.

The probe against Rajiv Gandhi Foundation and others will be conducted by a special director in the ED, the MHA said.

"MHA sets up inter-ministerial committee to coordinate investigations into violation of various legal provisions of PMLA, Income Tax Act, FCRA etc by Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust & Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust. Spl. Dir of ED will head the committee," a home ministry spokesperson tweeted.

MHA sets up inter-ministerial committee to coordinate investigations into violation of various legal provisions of PMLA, Income Tax Act, FCRA etc by Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust & Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust.

Spl. Dir of ED will head the committee.

— Spokesperson, Ministry of Home Affairs (@PIBHomeAffairs) July 8, 2020

Notably, in June, BJP President JP Nadda had alleged that Rajiv Gandhi Foundation received fund from various government PSUs.On June 27, Nadda alleged that the money received in PM National Relief Fund (PMNRF) between 2005-2008 was diverted to Rajiv Gandhi Foundation (RGF).

The Rajiv Gandhi Foundation (RGF) was set up on June 21, 1991, to realize the vision of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. The foundation is chaired by Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi. The other trustees include former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and party leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and P Chidambaram.