Supreme Court SIT Set to Submit Ninth Black Money Report

The Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) on black money is preparing to submit its ninth interim report within 15 days. Crucial meetings with various government departments are scheduled to take place. This upcoming report follows eight previous submissions, with ongoing investigations ensuring more reports in the future.

The Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) on black money will submit its ninth interim report to the apex court within the next 15 days, according to the panel's vice-chairman Justice (Retired) Arijit Pasayat.

After assuming power in May 2014, the Narendra Modi government, during its initial cabinet meeting, sanctioned the appointment of the SIT as directed by the Supreme Court. Justice Pasayat reported that eight reports have already been submitted, with the ninth one forthcoming and acknowledged ongoing work would require further future reports.

Justice Pasayat is on a three-day visit to the state and is expected to convene a meeting with officials from IT, ED, Customs, Excise, and the Central Board of Indirect Tax departments in Cuttack on August 28. Director of ED Rahul Navin is also slated to participate in the meeting.

(With inputs from agencies.)