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CDS, other top military officers, appear before par panel discussing contracts

NEW DELHI, AUG 5 (PTI): The top brass of the military, including the chief of defence staff, on Wednesday appeared before a key parliamentary panel which is discussing the execution of Military Engineering Service contracts.
The defence sub-committee of the Public Accounts Committee is examining a report of the Comptroller and Auditor General, which has reference to MES contracts and their execution. Chief of Defence Staff Gen N S Raja Subramani attended the meeting where the Department of Military Affairs gave its views on the subject.
PAC is responsible for examining government revenue and expenditure to ensure financial accountability, transparency, and prudent use of public funds.

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