The ministry of defence (MoD) came out with a new list of firms that have been banned followed by a decision of lifting a ban on dealings with the Italian defence major Augusta Westland.
The new list was generated on Friday from which both Augusta Westland and Leonardo have been removed. The new list contains names of 21 firms in various categories and dealings with them that have been halted, suspended, or debarred.
“The company would also not be allowed to make any financial claims from the Government of India based on any agreements signed earlier and it will have to start afresh after the ban is lifted,” reliable sources said.
Despite the corruption charges being related to Augusta Westland only, dealings with the entire group Finmeccanica were put on hold. The decision of the ministry also demands a continuation of the investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED).