NEW DELHI, Dec 9 (PTI) - The President has given her assent for a Supreme Court inquiry into charges of financial mismanagement against controversial Prasar Bharti CEO BS Lalli, setting in motion the process for his removal from the post.
Official sources said President Pratibha Patil's assent came on a reference made by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as required under the Prasar Bharti Act.
According to the Act, the Chairman or a Member of Prasar Bharti can only be removed by an order of the president on the ground of misbehaviour after the Supreme Court holds an inquiry following a reference to it.
Pending inquiry, the chief executive officer can be placed under suspension as per the provisions of the Act.
