Unmasking Corporate Frauds in India

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Unmasking Corporate Frauds in India

By Ritika Tawar

Corporate fraud, a major category of white-collar crimes, is a serious issue in India questioning the strength of India’s regulatory and legal infrastructure. The paper examines the different aspects of corporate fraud, examining the present laws like the Companies Act, of 2013, Prevention of Corruption Act, of 1988, and the functioning of enforcement agencies like SEBI, CBI, and SFIO. Despite a well-chiseled legal framework, enforcement continues to be plagued by institutional logjams, procedural clogs, and poor inter-agency coordination. Examining recent high-profile fraud cases, this article identifies systemic loopholes and proposes reformations to strengthen detection, prosecution, and deterrence mechanisms. The study focuses on a multipronged strategy with legal reformations, technological integration, and improved accountability to improve India’s fight against corporate fraud

Introduction

White-collar offenses mean non-violent, money-motivated offenses often perpetrated by individuals, companies, or government officials. Of these, corporate frauds constitute an especially pernicious type given their ability to erode public confidence, manipulate markets, and wreak havoc on the economy. In India, increased corporate fraud offenses like those of Satyam, IL&FS, and Yes Bank have reignited argument regarding the effectiveness of the regulatory framework and enforcement mechanism.

Knowledge of Corporate Frauds

Corporate fraud takes a wide range of illegal activities committed by a company or individuals acting in its interest. They are accounting manipulations, insider trading, bribery, embezzlement, and falsification of accounts. These frauds are normally carried out with collusion from higher level executives, and hence difficult to detect and hold someone responsible.

Regulatory Framework Controlling Corporate Frauds in India

The Companies Act, 2013 brought major changes to enhance corporate governance and transparency. Major provisions are:

Section 447: Defines and stipulates punishment for fraud.

Section 211: Provides for the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO).

Compulsory auditor rotation and stronger disclosure norms.

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Regulations SEBI has an important role to play in the monitoring and regulation of listed companies. It can investigate insider trading, fraudulent and unfair trade practices, and other forms of securities-related malpractices. Regulations such as the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 go a long way in controlling corporate frauds.

The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 While the Act is directed mainly against public servants, it is brought into play in situations where corporate organizations engage in corrupt activities in collusion with government servants.

The Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 PMLA authorizes the authorities to investigate and freeze properties used in money laundering, commonly associated with huge corporate frauds.

Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860 Sections 420 (cheating), Section 409 (criminal breach of trust), and Sections 463-477 (forgery) of IPC are utilized to charge corporate frauds.

Enforcement Agencies

Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) SFIO is an interdisciplinary office under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and investigates high-end corporate frauds. It has been entrusted with investigation powers, but no prosecution powers in the independent sense.

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) CBI handles corruption and fraud cases of high profile nature, at times going against the jurisdiction of other agencies.

Enforcement Directorate (ED) ED investigates cases under PMLA, particularly cross-border financial crime and money laundering cases.

SEBI has the power to direct civil and administrative measures but prefers to leave criminal prosecution to the judiciary.

Challenges in Enforcement

Jurisdictional Overlaps and Coordination Issues There are various agencies with concurrent mandates, causing turf battles, duplication of effort, and wasteful investigations.

Delays in Judicial Process The Indian judicial system is hampered by a case backlog, which leads to lengthy delays in resolving corporate frauds.

Shortages of resources Investigating organizations experience manpower and skill shortages, particularly in data analytics and forensic accounting.

Lack of Protection for Whistleblowers Despite the Companies Act guaranteeing whistleblower mechanisms, insufficient protection deters whistleblowers.

Corporate Influence and Regulatory Capture Powerful corporations can influence regulatory choices, subverting the rule of law.

Case Studies

Satyam Scandal (2009) Referred to as “India’s Enron,” the scandal was of over $1 billion accounting fraud. It highlighted the absence of auditor independence and regulatory oversight shortcomings.

IL&FS Crisis (2018) The default of Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services (IL&FS) triggered a liquidity crisis in the NBFC space. Systemic breakdowns and bogus financial reporting came to light in investigations.

Yes Bank Fraud (2020) The failure of Yes Bank through fraudulent lending activity brought into sharp focus regulatory shortcomings and weak risk management. 

Recommended Reforms

Improving Inter-Agency Coordination Having a centralized organization to conduct corporate fraud investigations may consolidate efforts and enhance information sharing.

Judicial Reforms Special fast-track courts to adjudicate economic crimes could expedite the prosecution of corporate fraud cases.

Capacity Building Recruitment and training of forensic specialists, financial analysts, and cybercrime investigators must be heavily invested in.

Enhanced Whistleblower Protection An effective whistleblower policy with statutory coverage and confidentiality can significantly increase fraud reporting.

Technological Integration Using AI and block chain for audit and compliance tracking is able to detect anomalies in real-time.

International Best Practices and Comparative Analysis

India can learn useful lessons from international jurisdictions that have effectively tackled corporate fraud with combined and anticipatory strategies:

United States: SOX, signed into law in 2002, was the response to business scandals such as Enron and WorldCom. SOX imposes rigorous reforms aimed at enhancing financial disclosure and preventing accounting fraud. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is also vested with stern enforcement authorities.

United Kingdom: The Serious Fraud Office of the UK has prosecutorial and investigative powers, allowing it to handle corporate frauds more effectively. The Bribery Act, 2010 has also been referred to for its stringent provisions and extraterritorial application.

Singapore and Hong Kong: These twin finance centers have built robust compliance frameworks and electronic monitoring centers to track corporate conduct in real time, as well as model penalties for misbehavior.

Having homologues in India—modifying Indian socio-economic circumstances—can strengthen deterrence and enforcement efficiency.

Public Awareness and Corporate Responsibility

While changes in legislation and enforcement are important, do not overlook the role of corporate culture and public awareness. A key aspect of deterring fraud by companies is:

Enhancing Internal Controls: Boards of directors and audit committees must positively ensure compliance and ethics.

Ethics Training: Regular sensitization and ethics training for all levels of staff can help build a culture of integrity.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Embedding anti-corruption and governance goals within CSR agendas will strengthen broader social accountability.

The Role of Media and Civil Society

Media and civil society groups function as strong watchdogs. Investigative reporting has been responsible for exposing big frauds many times, generating pressure on enforcement agencies to move. Enthusiastic support for a free press and safety for investigative reporters can be an important deterrent.

Emerging Trends in Corporate Fraud

Since there is more digitalization and financial engineering, new forms of corporate fraud have emerged, including:

Cyber-assisted scams: Phishing scams, deepfake impersonations, and unauthorized access to sensitive information are on the rise. Corporates must incur expenditure on cybersecurity mechanisms to shield against them.

ESG-linked frauds: With increasing prominence of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures, companies might resort to “greenwashing” and misstating ESG compliance to gain investors.

Abuse of crypto currency: Crypto assets are being more utilized for criminal fund-raising and theft of funds to such an extent that corporate fraud is closely linked with the abuse of crypto currency, necessitating regulatory supervision and direction.

Technology’s Role in Combating Corporate Fraud

Technology is a double-edged sword—it facilitates fraudsters but also enables regulators and corporations to strike back:

Data Analytics: Predictive analytics can spot suspicious financial activity.

Artificial Intelligence (AI): AI technologies can mark anomalies in big data and recognize patterns that indicate fraud.

Blockchain: Through providing transparency and traceability, blockchain can eliminate document forgery and validate data integrity.

Companies embracing such technologies not only protect their businesses but also build stakeholder trust.

Recommendations for Policymakers and Stakeholders

To attain a fraud-resilient ecosystem, all stakeholders must do their share:

For Government: Establish an Economic Offences Coordination Bureau to integrate intelligence, improve case tracking, and enable cross-agency coordination.

For Regulators: Conduct periodic compliance audits of listed companies and possess dynamic risk assessment frameworks.

For Corporates: Embed fraud risk management into company strategy and continuously update internal audit processes.

For Schools and Universities: Integrate forensic accounting, business ethics, and corporate governance into business and law degrees.

Future Perspective

India stands at the crossroads of combating corporate fraud. While the financial system is becoming more hi-tech, frauds are equally becoming hi-tech in their modus operandi. The enforcement in the future will largely be left to technological progress, international cooperation, and institution building.

Coordinated effort among government, private sector, academia, and overseas agencies can help create an environment that is fraud-proof. These are:

Creation of national fraud registries

Developing research for trends in fraud

Raising early warnings by means of data analysis

Conclusion

Corporate frauds in India continue to erode the integrity of financial systems and annihilate investor confidence. Though the regulatory backbone is strong, the actual challenge is implementing these. A solution through an inter-disciplinary approach that is vested in institutional reforms, inter-agency harmonization, judicial efficiency, and technology induction is the need of the hour. Weakening the enforcement environment will not only deter fraudulent behavior but also develop a culture of corporate governance and ethics. By adopting international best practices and promoting public-private partnerships, India can more effectively safeguard its economic interests as well as consolidate its commitment to accountability and transparency.

Unmasking Corporate Frauds in India

Introduction

Corporate fraud, a menacing threat to India’s business landscape, has the potential to wreak havoc on companies, investors, and the economy. As India’s corporate sector thrives, it also witnesses fraudulent activities that leave financial ruin, tarnished reputations, and shattered trust in their wake. This comprehensive exploration aims to unveil the dark underbelly of corporate fraud in India, understanding its forms, consequences, and the measures needed to combat this menace.

India’s vibrant corporate sector, from traditional enterprises to startups, experiences these frauds in multiple forms - financial manipulations, insider trading, and more. Perpetrators range from entrepreneurs to government officials, impacting businesses and markets.

We’ll explore the types, real cases, legal framework, and the role of technology in these frauds. Empowering individuals, businesses, and policymakers with insights, this exploration fosters transparency, integrity, and ethical business practices for a trustworthy corporate landscape.

What are the types of Corporate Fraud?

Corporate fraud is not a one-size-fits-all term; it encompasses a range of deceitful practices that undermine the integrity of businesses and financial systems. Let’s explore the various types that plague India’s corporate sector.

Financial Statement Fraud

Financial statement fraud involves manipulating financial records to portray a false image of a company’s financial health. This can include inflating revenues, understating expenses, or hiding liabilities. It’s akin to putting lipstick on a financial pig.

Example: The infamous Satyam scandal, often referred to as “India’s Enron,” saw the company’s founder, Ramalinga Raju, inflating the company’s profits by over a billion dollars.

Insider Trading

Insider trading occurs when individuals within a company trade stocks based on non-public, material information. This unethical practice leads to unfair advantages for insiders while ordinary investors are left in the dark.

Example: The Ranbaxy case saw executives trading shares based on insider information regarding the FDA’s actions against the company.

Bribery and Corruption

Bribery and corruption involve offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting something of value to influence the actions of an official or other person in a position of authority. It’s a cancer that eats away at the ethical fabric of corporations.

Example: The VVIP helicopter scandal involving allegations of kickbacks and corruption in a deal between an Italian company and the Indian government.

Embezzlement

Embezzlement is the misappropriation or theft of funds placed in one’s trust or belonging to one’s employer. It’s a breach of trust that often leads to significant financial losses for organizations.

Example: The infamous Harshad Mehta scam, involved the embezzlement of funds from the banking system by manipulating stock prices.

Tax Evasion

Tax evasion is the illegal act of not paying the full amount of taxes owed to the government. It often involves concealing income, inflating deductions, or hiding money offshore.

Example: The Panama Papers leak revealed how many Indian entities used offshore tax havens to evade taxes.

Impact of Corporate Frauds on the Society

The consequences of corporate fraud are far-reaching and affect not only businesses but society as a whole. Let’s examine the ripple effect.

Economic Consequences

Corporate fraud can wreak havoc on a nation’s economy. When companies engage in fraudulent activities, investors lose confidence, and financial markets become volatile. Stock prices plummet, and economic growth stagnates.

The 2001 Enron scandal in the United States serves as a stark reminder of the economic devastation these frauds can cause. The repercussions were felt not only in the U.S. but worldwide, as Enron’s bankruptcy had a domino effect on other businesses and investors.

In India, corporate frauds have also taken their toll. The Satyam scandal, for instance, had a detrimental impact on the Indian IT industry’s reputation and led to a temporary loss of faith in corporate governance.

Reputational Damage

A tarnished reputation is often irreparable. When a company is embroiled in a fraud scandal, it can take years to rebuild trust with customers, investors, and partners. Reputation damage can even lead to bankruptcy.

In the case of the Nirav Modi scandal, one of India’s most infamous corporate fraud cases, the Punjab National Bank faced significant reputational damage. The bank’s image was marred, and it had to navigate a long road to regain trust.

Legal and Regulatory Implications

Corporate fraud is not just unethical; it’s also illegal. Those found guilty of it can face severe legal consequences, including hefty fines and imprisonment. However, the effectiveness of legal actions often depends on the regulatory framework in place.

In India, regulators such as the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have worked tirelessly to strengthen the regulatory landscape. They have introduced stringent norms and guidelines to prevent corporate fraud.

Despite these efforts, regulatory gaps still exist, and the rapid evolution of financial technology often outpaces regulatory frameworks, making it challenging to enforce compliance effectively.

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Root Causes and Contributors

Understanding the root causes and contributors is crucial to combatting this menace effectively.

Lack of Corporate Governance

Weak corporate governance structures often provide fertile ground for corporate fraud to take root. Inadequate checks and balances, lack of transparency, and the concentration of power in the hands of a few can create an environment where fraudulent activities flourish.

Weak Regulatory Framework

India’s regulatory framework has made significant strides, but it still faces challenges in keeping pace with evolving financial practices. Regulatory bodies must constantly adapt to emerging fraud techniques to stay one step ahead.

Cultural Factors

Cultural factors, such as the tolerance of unethical behavior or a ‘chalta hai’ (it’s okay) attitude, can contribute to corporate fraud. Changing these deep-rooted cultural norms is a formidable task.

Technological Advancements

As technology advances, so do the methods employed by fraudsters. The digital landscape has opened new avenues for cybercrimes and financial fraud. It’s crucial to stay informed about these advancements to keep security measures up-to-date.

Notable Fraud Cases in India

To comprehend the gravity of corporate fraud in India, it’s essential to examine some of the most infamous and consequential cases that have unfolded in recent years. These cases have not only shocked the nation but have also led to significant regulatory changes and greater awareness of the need to combat these frauds effectively. Here are a few notable examples:

1. Satyam Computer Services Scandal (2009)

The Satyam Computer Services scandal, often referred to as “India’s Enron,” stands as one of the most high-profile cases of fraud in India’s history. Ramalinga Raju, the founder and then-chairman of Satyam, admitted to inflating the company’s revenue and profit figures by a staggering $1.47 billion. This revelation shocked the business world and led to the downfall of one of India’s leading IT companies.

Impact and Outcomes:

Investor Panic: The Satyam scandal caused panic among investors, leading to a sharp decline in the stock market. Many investors suffered substantial financial losses.

Regulatory Reforms: In the aftermath of the scandal, regulatory reforms were introduced to enhance corporate governance and transparency. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) played a significant role in implementing these reforms.

Legal Consequences: Ramalinga Raju, along with several other key individuals, faced legal action. Raju and his brother were sentenced to imprisonment, and fines were imposed on them. Other individuals involved in the fraud also faced legal consequences.

2. Nirav Modi-PNB Scam (2018)

The Nirav Modi-PNB scam was a massive financial fraud case involving diamond jeweler Nirav Modi and Punjab National Bank (PNB), one of India’s largest public sector banks. Nirav Modi and his associates secured fraudulent letters of undertaking (LoUs) from PNB, enabling them to access substantial funds without collateral. The scam’s total value was estimated at nearly $2 billion.

Impact and Outcomes:

Banking Sector Concerns: The scam raised concerns about the vulnerability of India’s banking sector to fraudulent activities. It exposed weaknesses in the internal control systems and risk management practices of public sector banks.

Legal Actions: Nirav Modi was arrested in the United Kingdom and later faced extradition proceedings. Legal action was also taken against other individuals involved in the scam.

Regulatory Reforms: The PNB scam prompted the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to introduce several reforms aimed at enhancing the oversight and risk management practices of banks.

3. IL&FS Financial Scandal (2018)

The Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services (IL&FS) financial scandal sent shockwaves through India’s financial sector. IL&FS, a major infrastructure development and finance company, was found to have concealed its financial stress and defaulted on various debt obligations, amounting to over $12 billion.

Impact and Outcomes:

Systemic Risk: The IL&FS crisis posed a systemic risk to India’s financial stability due to its extensive reach within the infrastructure and financial sectors.

Government Intervention: The Indian government had to intervene and replace the board of IL&FS to prevent further deterioration. Measures were taken to address liquidity issues and restructure the company.

Regulatory Reforms: The IL&FS scandal led to a reevaluation of regulatory oversight in the financial sector. The RBI and SEBI took steps to enhance the monitoring and governance of non-banking financial companies (NBFCs).

4. Sahara India Scam (2014)

The Sahara India scam involved two Sahara group companies, Sahara India Real Estate Corporation Ltd. (SIRECL) and Sahara Housing Investment Corporation Ltd. (SHICL). These companies raised funds from investors through Optionally Fully Convertible Debentures (OFCDs) without complying with regulatory requirements.

Impact and Outcomes:

Legal Battle: The case resulted in a protracted legal battle, with the Sahara group disputing the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) regulatory actions.

Refund to Investors: The Supreme Court of India ordered the Sahara group to refund the money raised from investors. The repayment process involved significant complexities and challenges.

Regulatory Vigilance: The Sahara case prompted regulators like SEBI to strengthen their vigilance over financial instruments and transactions, ensuring investor protection.

These notable cases in India serve as stark reminders of the importance of effective regulatory oversight, transparency, and corporate governance. They have also led to reforms in various sectors and increased awareness of the need for robust measures to prevent and address corporate fraud. Addressing it is not only crucial for investor protection but also for maintaining India’s reputation as a destination for business and investment.

Detection and Prevention of Corporate Fraud Cases in India

Preventing corporate fraud requires a multi-pronged approach involving individuals, organizations, and regulatory bodies.

Role of Auditors and Whistleblowers

Auditors play a pivotal role in uncovering fraudulent activities within companies. They must exercise due diligence, independence, and skepticism in their audits. Additionally, whistleblowers play a crucial role in exposing corporate fraud. India’s regulatory framework has introduced mechanisms to protect whistleblowers, encouraging them to come forward without fear of retaliation.

Strengthening Corporate Governance

Robust corporate governance practices are a cornerstone in preventing corporate fraud. This includes appointing independent directors, separating the roles of chairman and CEO, and enhancing transparency in financial reporting.

Regulatory Reforms and Enforcement

Regulators like SEBI and RBI must continuously update and strengthen regulations to keep pace with evolving fraud tactics. Effective enforcement of regulations and strict penalties for non-compliance are essential deterrents.

Technology in Fraud Detection

Leveraging technology is paramount in detecting and preventing corporate fraud in the digital age. Advanced data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning can help identify unusual patterns and anomalies in financial transactions, potentially flagging fraudulent activities.

Corporate Ethics and Transparency

Instilling a culture of ethics and transparency within organizations is perhaps the most effective long-term strategy for preventing corporate fraud. Companies should prioritize ethical conduct, whistleblower protection, and transparency in their operations.

Importance of Ethical Practices

Ethical practices should be ingrained in an organization’s DNA. This includes fair treatment of employees, honest reporting, and responsible corporate citizenship.

Encouraging Transparency in Corporate Culture

Transparency should not be limited to financial reporting. It should extend to decision-making processes, corporate communications, and interactions with stakeholders. Companies should actively engage with shareholders and the public to build trust.

Whistleblower Protection

Protecting whistleblowers is crucial in encouraging individuals to come forward with information about fraudulent activities. Whistleblower protection laws should be robust, and organizations should create a safe environment for reporting concerns.

Conclusion

Corporate frauds in India are not merely financial transgressions; they are societal challenges that demand collective action. While regulatory bodies, auditors, and technology can play pivotal roles in fraud detection and prevention, it’s the ethical fabric of corporate culture that will ultimately determine the fate of corporate India.

The scars of past corporate frauds serve as poignant reminders of the need for vigilance, accountability, and a commitment to ethical conduct. It’s a journey that requires unwavering dedication, regulatory fortitude, and a collective resolve to build a corporate sector that thrives on integrity, transparency, and trust.

We can’t stay silent.

As individuals, stakeholders, and concerned citizens, we have a role to play in shaping the future of corporate India. Here are some actionable steps:

Support and advocate for robust whistleblower protection laws.

Stay informed about regulatory reforms and advocate for stricter enforcement.

Invest in ethical companies and hold them accountable for their actions.

Encourage a culture of transparency and ethics within your workplace.

Support organizations that promote ethical business practices and corporate governance.

Remember, the fight against corporate fraud begins with awareness, but it requires collective action to effect lasting change. Together, we can unmask corporate fraud and pave the way for a brighter, more transparent future.

Corporate Corruption in India

The surprising silence on corporate corruption

- Pranjal Sharma

When will corporate India begin to talk about corruption within? When will it begin to address the fraud that business leaders commit against investors, consumers and employees?

Corruption within the government and political system is tackled by a framework of checks and balances. Faulty and undermined it may be, but the framework does expose scams and scandals at regular intervals.

Less regular is news about corporate corruption. Business leaders in India remain surprisingly silent about the corrupt among them. Corporate corruption is of two kinds.

One where business leaders collaborate with rogue government and political leaders to scam the exchequer or get ahead of rivals. This often gets exposed.

The second is where business leaders actively indulge in fraud against their stakeholders. These include the consumers, investors and even employees.

While many would argue that this does not affect society at large, the truth is far scarier. Most companies in India have borrowed from banks and financial institutions. These funds belong to depositors and taxpayers.

So when a company commits a financial fraud it is really stealing the money from investors, depositors or taxpayers. Sometimes from all. Scores of companies have been accused of provident fund frauds. They take money from employees’ salaries but do not deposit it in mandated provident fund. Most get away with it or hush up the matter.

Often the fraud is against consumers. This is the most dispersed category with little or no organized strength.

Corporate India wants to believe that there is corruption everywhere except within itself. It is a rare business leader who discusses corporate corruption openly. Most are part of the millionaire society that has personal and filial links with each other.

As a result, none speaks against the other.

Industry bodies that are shrill about governance, tax and interest rate matters, remain quiet. I can’t recall a conference organized by any domestic Indian industry body that attacked corporate corruption.

There was a strange silence from corporate India when the Satyam scam was exposed. 

Leading auditors, consultants and management consultants were implicated along with the promoters of Satyam. Few business leaders spoke up against Ramalinga Raju, the CEO and promoter who was indicted.

A similar silence was noted when the recent Ranbaxy case was exposed. Dinesh Thakur, a US based senior executive of Ranbaxy Laboratories, complained against his own company for falsifying drug data and risky manufacturing practices. He won the case against his company and won $48 million under US law that protects whistleblowers.

Notice also the lack of reaction by corporate leaders against the Sahara Group that has been accused by market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India of stealing money from depositors. Business leaders tend to look away in cases like and refuse to even acknowledge it publicly.

The Indian system has two problems. One is that law does not protect whistleblowers although a new bill is awaiting approval from parliament. Second is that business leaders refuse to look the problem in the eye.

While legislative changes will take their course, it is time that business leaders begin to look within. Captains of industry have to name and shame peers publicly much in the same way they lament corruption in the government.

When will corporate India begin to talk about corruption within? When will it begin to address the fraud that business leaders commit against investors, consumers and employees?

Corruption within the government and political system is tackled by a framework of checks and balances. Faulty and undermined it may be, but the framework does expose scams and scandals at regular intervals.

Less regular is news about corporate corruption. Business leaders in India remain surprisingly silent about the corrupt among them. Corporate corruption is of two kinds.

One where business leaders collaborate with rogue government and political leaders to scam the exchequer or get ahead of rivals. This often gets exposed.

The second is where business leaders actively indulge in fraud against their stakeholders. These include the consumers, investors and even employees.

While many would argue that this does not affect society at large, the truth is far scarier. Most companies in India have borrowed from banks and financial institutions. These funds belong to depositors and taxpayers.

So when a company commits a financial fraud it is really stealing the money from investors, depositors or taxpayers. Sometimes from all. Scores of companies have been accused of provident fund frauds. They take money from employees’ salaries but do not deposit it in mandated provident fund. Most get away with it or hush up the matter.

Often the fraud is against consumers. This is the most dispersed category with little or no organized strength.

Corporate India wants to believe that there is corruption everywhere except within itself. It is a rare business leader who discusses corporate corruption openly. Most are part of the millionaire society that has personal and filial links with each other.

As a result, none speaks against the other.

Industry bodies that are shrill about governance, tax and interest rate matters, remain quiet. I can’t recall a conference organized by any domestic Indian industry body that attacked corporate corruption.

There was a strange silence from corporate India when the Satyam scam was exposed. Leading auditors, consultants and management consultants were implicated along with the promoters of Satyam. Few business leaders spoke up against Ramalinga Raju, the CEO and promoter who was indicted.

A similar silence was noted when the recent Ranbaxy case was exposed. Dinesh Thakur, a US based senior executive of Ranbaxy Laboratories, complained against his own company for falsifying drug data and risky manufacturing practices. He won the case against his company and won $48 million under US law that protects whistleblowers.

Notice also the lack of reaction by corporate leaders against the Sahara Group that has been accused by market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India of stealing money from depositors. Business leaders tend to look away in cases like and refuse to even acknowledge it publicly.

The Indian system has two problems. One is that law does not protect whistleblowers although a new bill is awaiting approval from parliament. Second is that business leaders refuse to look the problem in the eye.

While legislative changes will take their course, it is time that business leaders begin to look within. Captains of industry have to name and shame peers publicly much in the same way they lament corruption in the government.

Editorial : CORPORATE CRIMINALS / CORPORATE TERRORISTS / TAX THIEVES RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ILLS IN INDIA

In India , a small shop owner to big industrialist have mastered the art of TAX EVASION . their teachers - some corrupt tax officials & auditors. The black money thus created

is causing inflation, feeding the mafia , underworld. Some industrialists lobby ( bribe ) with the government & gets favourable laws enacted. This black money is the main source of funds for political parties , religious bodies & terrorist outfits.

The recent raids by C.B.I & KARNATAKA LOKAYUKTHA have proved how the tax officials have become multi-millionaires. The sad part is that some of the police officials who are on deputation to C.B.I & LOKAYUKTHA themselves are utterly corrupt.

This scourge can only be cured by corporate accountability intoto. However , all the industrialists , traders who are demanding for more flexible labour reforms , economic reforms , infrastructure , etc are not at all concerned about their own accountability with respect to tax , environment , other laws. 

The MNCs coming to India are not coming here for best Indian talents or infrastructure alone. In their own countries they are feeling the heat of strict environment laws , consumer laws , share holder disclosures , corporate accountability. Some of these MNCs are being kicked out of their countries , by it's own people .

These MNCs are aware that in India , by greasing the palms environment laws , labour laws , tax laws , etc everything can be flouted , cases in courts can be dragged on for years . share holder disclosures , corporate transparency is minimum.

However when a concerned citizen complains about the crimes of guilty corporates , organizations or corrupt public servants , immediate action is not taken. The file is kept pending for months , years together , allowing the criminals to manipulate all the evidences , records , ground situations. 

Finally even if action is taken guilty will be let out due to favorable evidences , there are chances that the concerned citizen himself is falsely implicated & put behind bars . in all such cases all the involved parties must be subjected to lie detector tests .

Bottomline : development is a must , it must be all around . but not at the cost of majority to make a few richer.

Jai Hind. Vande Mataram.

Your’s sincerely,

Nagaraj.M.R.

Maruti Suzuki HR executive Murder , PRICOL VP MURDER , SATYAM CO FRAUD , SINGUR AGITATION & GRAZIONO CEO MASS MURDER

- An eye opener to irresponsible corporate India & GOI

Few years ago, a senior HR executive of M/s Maruti Suzuki Ltd , Manesar , Haryana was burnt to death by workers. Few Years back , in the state of tamilnadu India , some of the sacked laboureres of M/S PRICOL INDUSTRIES mass lynched & murdered a higher management official , for sacking them from their jobs. 

This act of laborers is a heinous crime , illegal & inhuman act. In India , nowadays the labour movement has been hijacked by lumpen elements , rowdies , criminals. These criminal elements are there in the posts of union leaders just to further their self interests rather than the welfare of the workers whom they represent. These lumpen elements , so called leaders thrive on controversies & creates disturbances , vitiates harmonious relations between the management – workers. 

The company as an organization needs team work to survive & thrive in business. These labor leaders even oppose for example OUTPUT BASED PRODUCTION INCENTIVE SCHEME – which is a win win situation for both the management & workers. These leaders go to the extent of killing the hen which lays golden eggs , all for their selfish gains. These rowdy leaders become leaders just to make money , to make political entry , to shirk-off work , to escape night shift work , etc. In the midst of these rowdy elements the genuine concerns of ordinary workers are not at all heard. The ordinary workers who depend on the organization for their livelihood , who work hard to earn more incentive , are the ultimate sufferers.

In the same manner , the management of companies must be sensible to the genuine concerns of it's workers , it must properly balance the worker's concern & company's position . some of the managements enforce harsh rules on workers , o.k , the management personnel of those very same companies function without discipline , misuse company properties , siphons of company money , take commission from vendors , cheat the government of tax dues , violate environmental laws , tax laws , labor laws by bribing officials , etc. Finally this kills the organization as a whole – the end losers shareholders , lending banks , government & our economy.

  Few years back the public agitation at singur west Bengal , India against the TATA NANO project , was nothing but a struggle for survival by the land loosers. Ofcourse ultimately Tata shifted their nano project site. The public of singur are living there since ancestral times , they fully depend for their livelihood on the vegetables & other small crops grown there by them. The livelihood , their survival is at stake. The irresponsible west Bengal government , to favour the corporate lobby , acquired the lands forcibly dirt cheap & gave it away at dirt cheap price to TATA'S. why such a cheap , long term lease period has been given to TATA'S ? The government literally has thrown the land loosers on street , it didn't bother about their survival nor about their proper rehabilitation . 

Basically , TATA'S is a business house , their only intention is to make profits , more money , not the welfare of people. Why not TATA'S acquire land in open market ? the acquire of lands by state or central government for public good like for building dams , roads , channels are at least justified however the rehabilitation is more important. Other than for the projects concerning public good , for all the projects of private enterprises like pay & use roads , airports , industries , etc , the lands must be acquired in the open market at market prices . 

For some industrialists bid to make riches , lives , livelihood of thousands should not be sacrificed. It is not alround development. In a democracy , the voice of the public , locals should be honoured but not the diktats of ministers or babus in secretariats. The present corrupt system in India leading to rise of naxalism , underworld , separatist movements are all due to the government policies since independence till date according to the wisdom (?) of ministers & babus , totally dishonouring the public voice.

Now , take the case of Graziono CEO mass murder in noida , it is nothing but fallout of hire & fire policies. Every human being works for survival , on his meager salary there will be family dependents , all of a sudden if a person is fired from service , his whole family will be on streets. O.k , all corporates nowadays preach & breath the mantra of USA , for everything be it infrastructure , flexible labour policies , it compares itself with those prevailing in the USA. Now , the corporate India is getting infrastructure at dirt free prices ( very high in the USA ) , has got hire & fire mechanism by employing contract labour , very lenient environmental norms , very lenient food & drugs safety rules , relaxation in Factory Act , ESI & PF acts , etc add to it the rampant corruption in all govt departments by which you can get any certificate for a price.

In the USA , of course there is hire & fire policy , however the minimum wage levels are also very high , so that during good times workers can save money for their future. Also , there is social security net to take care of ousted workers , then why not Indian corporates paying good salary to workers during good times ? why not corporate India making good contribution to social security net ? in the USA , there are good infrastructure facilities they take pride in paying taxes to the government , the corporate India always lobbies for tax cuts , subsidies , loan waivers , etc. in the USA the environment norms are very strict , the companies manufacturing hazardous chemicals which were ousted by the US government have set up shop in India . Government of USA treats lives of people as precious , where as Indian government treats lives of it's people as dispensable. In the USA , the food safety & drugs , medicines safety standards are very high , the drugs , high level adulteration food products banned by Government of USA are sold in the India , this is the difference between government of USA & India , the way they treat their people's lives. Loan recovery , investor safety norms are very high in the USA , where as in India , loan defaulters , share holder swindling , Non Performing Assets is very high.  

Inspite of all the strict norms we have seen enron , Xerox debacles in the USA & recent bank fallouts in the USA. In India with such lax norms , only you can guess.

The lesson here for the government of India is , development must be allround , must not be at the cost of thousands. Listen to the voice of public but not to the commands of greedy selfish corporates , lobbies . Do stop thinking that only babus , IAS officers & minister are brilliant knowing all and the public people are fools fit to be herded by IAS officers. Do remember that India is a democracy not a BANANA REPUBLIC.

The lesson for corporate India , aping the USA intoto is O.k , but not by parts & bits , follow corporate USA in every aspect of corporate duties & responsibilities , transparency.

Final word , when it comes to the question of survival , life , livelihood , it know no bounds . After all STRUGGLE FOR SUVIVAL is a basic animal instinct , it is a basic human right of every individual .

CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY IN INDIA

CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY Scandals related to the appalling practices of multinational corporations like Union Carbide (now DOW), Enron, Coke, Cadbury, and

others may have shocked the nation and the world in the recent past, but the media rarely highlights corporate crimes that extend to murders, destroying habitats, threatening indigenous cultures, causing disease, contaminating the planet's food supply, poisoning

our groundwater and even destroying the very air we breathe.

You think this is an exaggeration? Well consider this. In Bhopal, India more than 8,000 people died in the first three days after 40 tonnes of lethal gas spilled out from Union Carbide's pesticide factory in December 1984. People woke in their homes to fits of coughing, their lungs filling with fluid. 520,000 people were exposed to poisonous gases. 150,000 victims are chronically ill, and even now one person dies every two days. Union Carbide merged with Dow Chemical Corporation two years ago and has ceased to exist as an entity while the present owners Dow refuse to accept any pending liabilities in Bhopal including clean-up of the abandoned site.

In Kodaikanal, India, Hindustan Lever, a subsidiary of Unilever Plc, an Anglo-Dutch multinational dumped mercury waste from its thermometer factory in the surrounding forests and on an innocent local community. When the scandal was exposed, first the company denied that there was a problem and later fudged facts and figures until the Indian authorities forced them to come clean. Since then Unilever has retrieved and sent back to USA some of the waste for disposal but are shying away from compensating affected workers and further environmental remediation measures.

Monsanto, one of the world's largest pesticide companies, continues to sell its genetically engineered seeds to farmers around the world despite growing evidence of failure of crops like Bt cotton, that has reduced once well-to-do farmers in the developing world to penury and poverty while the threat of contamination of indigenous species by GE

seeds increases everyday.

Bayer AG, a German transnational continues to manufacture and sell phased out pesticides like Methyl Parathion (brand name Folidol/Metacid) in Asia despite an assurance to their European investors and stake holders that they would stop manufacturing these organo-phosphate poisons.

Ship-owning companies (and indeed, their countries) like Bergesen (Norway), and Chandris (Greece) meanwhile, regularly violate international and national laws and dump their hazardous wastes at ship-breaking yards in India, Pakistan, China, Turkey and Bangladesh. The voluntary guidelines issued by International Marine Organisation

are not enough and it is imperative that these guidelines are made mandatory to make the ship-owners liable and responsible.

In the era of globalization, multinational companies increasingly move around assets, products and wastes on a global chessboard to maximize their profits and minimize their costs. These companies are using differences and loopholes in national environmental and health laws for example to export pesticides and destructive technologies to

poorer countries to the detriment of local communities. What international body oversees them, or sets rules for their behaviour, or holds them accountable when they transgress?

It is no longer just the conspiracy theorists who believe our world is increasingly ruled and ruined by large multinational corporations. The World Trade Organisation has supplanted environmental treaties and regulations. Corporations have become accountable only under the rules of a free market, free trade and a free for all on human rights and the environment.

The state of our environment has not improved, in fact it has deteriorated. The gap between the world's rich and poor has widened. Instead of providing developing countries with the tools for sustainable development, corporations have pushed their dirty

technologies and polluting industries on to some of the world's poorest countries.

A recent UN report revealed that Exxon, with $63 billion, is worth more than Peru or New Zealand. General Electric more than Kuwait. Shell is worth more than Morocco or Cuba.

In the past ten years, corporations have not only resisted

environmental challenges, they have lobbied to water down

international treaties and even succeeded in getting countries to

pull out of environmental agreements altogether. They have maintained

their unsustainable practices in all sectors. It is apparent that

more than just voluntary measures are needed to control these

corporations.

A recent report by WWF states that if we continue at current levels

of consumption we will use up all of the Earth's resources within 50

years, and we will need two more planets to meet our resource needs.

We either take urgent action to save the planet, or we get off.

The UN Environmental Programme agrees that "the state of the planet

is getting worse." They say "there is a growing gap between the

efforts of business and industry to reduce their impact on the

environment and the worsening state of the planet."

At the root of our environmental problems are the unsustainable

practices of the corporations that shape our economies. But what is

the good of a short-term healthy economy if we can't drink the water,

eat the foods in the fields or breathe the air?

Current systems of governance in Asia (as elsewhere) are proving to

be deficient against the activities of abusive multinational

corporations. To roll back the excessive powers of corporations and

to pressure governments to check corporate abuse and prosecute

corporate crimes, greater public participation is a must. The Rainbow

Warrior's Corporate Accountability Tour of India is part of a global

movement to change the climate of opinion against abusive

corporations and to turn the tide in favour of fundamental human

rights.

Corporations need to be held accountable for their actions that are

destroying the planet, destroying people's lives around the globe.

There is only one answer. We must stand up to the corporations. Our

governments must agree on international, legally binding rules for

corporate responsibility, accountability and liability: a set of

rules that business must follow, and governments must enforce.

The list of rules is long, but so are the crimes.

The world needs corporations to be held accountable to the following

laws – no matter where they operate in the world. HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH

is calling upon the Indian Government to endorse the Bhopal

Principles on Corporate Responsibility, which call on Multinational

Corporations to:

• Accept liability for environmental damage and compensate victims of

pollution;

• Accept liability for the damage, no matter when it happens, what

the cause or who in the corporation is responsible;

• Accept responsibility for damage and injury beyond national borders

including accidents in the oceans and atmosphere;

• Ensure that they do not infringe upon basic human rights;

• Disclose all information regarding releases into the environment to

the public;

• Protect human and social rights including the highest standards for

rights to health care and a clean environment;

• Avoid influence over governments, combat bribery and practice

transparency;

• Allow states to maintain their sovereignty over their own food

supply;

• Implement a precautionary principle and take preventative action

before environmental damages or health effects are incurred; and

• Promote and practice clean and sustainable development

CORPORATE FRAUDS IN INDIA

Corporate fraud is nothing new to india , satyam company is just a new addition to it. Satyam co was able to commit such a huge fraud & keep it under wraps for years goes to prove the honesty , integrity of our public servants , government officials belonging to SEBI , RBI , tax dept , pollution control , labour depts. , etc & the honesty of auditors & company secretaries. Ofcourse , still there are few honest people in public service , auditing & company secretaryship , but majority of them are hand in gloves with corporate criminals. 

Definitely , this fraud will also be brushed under the carpet after certain time as other frauds happened , afterall these frauds are the money spinners for political party funding , mafia , underworld & other criminal activities.

         

IN INDIA , government reports , records , everything can be bought for a price. During Karnataka lokayukta raids huge wealth amounting crores of rupees were found with each of the corrupt government officials like police , engineers , tax officials , etc. How those government officials with few thousands of salary earn so much , by compromising with their government duties , by creating fake government reports , records , etc . The government & the courts of justice treat those government reports , as sacrosanct like TEN COMMANDMENTS DIRECTLY FROM THE MOUTH OF GOD HIMSELF.     

The CORPORATE CRIMINALS & RICH CRIMINALS buy favourable government reports , records from the government officials commit bigger crimes , escapes from legal prosecution by proving their innocence , honesty with the aid of BOUGHT GOVERNMENT REPORTS & RECORDS.

 The courts of justice lacks broad vision , it has only narrow vision as a riding horse's vision is narrowed . courts of justice is only bothered about technicalities , evidences , records , it lacks the spirit of QUEST FOR TRUTH , it lacks truth finding mechanism out of massive reports , records , evidences. The rich criminals are in a position to manipulate , buy out evidences , government reports , so definitely they will escape from hook. Today , I can convincingly state that our legal system is such that , even the terrorists who attacked our TEMPLE OF DEMOCRACY - THE INDIAN PARLIAMENT will be let free , when they can fully buyout evidences , reports , etc.

In this backdrop , the corporates technically maintain clean public image although privately they are frauds , criminals. If anybody makes a statement of truth against them , those corporate criminals will slap defamatory & other criminal charges against such persons. The courts of justice upholds the claims of not the speaker of truth but the corporate criminals , on the basis of bought evidences , government reports. The courts doesn't go into the truthfulness of those reports , evidences & sends the speaker of truth to prison. If any person has made any complaints of fraud against Satyam Co , two months back he would have definitely faced criminal prosecution & jail term. As all the records , auditor reports , company secretary report , reports of ministry of company affairs , reports of tax departments , everything was in it's favour. The courts are only bothered about evidences , records which were all in satyam's favour , the courts are least bothered about quest for truth & justice. In this manner in India , there are hordes of private companies where frauds have taken place & taking place & wiil be.

Just recently after Ramalinga raju's own statement , does it became public that the reports of auditor , company secretary , related governmet records are all false. Base linbe everything was bought. Do remember that whether it is SATYAM FRAUD , ENRON SCAM or XEROX SCAM , those were not found , revealed either by our investigating agencies or the government. Satyam's Fraud came to light due to pressure created by the recession , market forces on the company's promoter Mr.RAMALINGA RAJU & his resultant confession , Enron scam was unearthed by US investigators in USA during the course of their investigation , It is the same with XEROX Co . till those revelations , those companies were good , legally abiding cos in govt records. THAT MEANS THEY HAVE BOUGHT OUT INDIAN LEGAL SYSTEM EFFECTIVELY.

In this manner , in India most of the entrepreneurs small shop owners to big corporates buy out tax officials , labour department officials , pollution control board officials , etc & openly indulge in unfair , illegal trade practices , labour practices , legal violations , etc , still go unpunished , as as per book , the government records they are law abiding , persons , corporates.    

Entrepreneurs , promoters of big corporations collect public money either through shares , debentures , bank loans or all . so ideally public are also stake holders in such companies . The criminal entrepreneurs , promoters siphon-off companies resources in various ways like selling company assets to their sister cos at a lesser value or purchasing assets from sister cos at a higher value , giving loans to sister cos at low interest rate or taking loans from sister cos at higher interest rate , etc. in this way they siphon-off resources of public companies / enterprises with bank loans to their own family owned sister cos. We at e-voice of human rights of watch are ready to catch such corporate criminals & help the government , ofcourse subject to conditions , are you ready ?

In india , tax compliance is worse. In our criminal justice system, there is rigorous imprisonment for a pick-pocketer stealing Rs.10. 

even the authorities spend thousands of rupees in legally prosecuting him & the thief spends a year or more as punishment behind bars. Where as there is no commensurate investigation nor legal prosecution nor punishment for corporate thieves , evading tax to the tune of crores of rupees. In contrast, those tax thieves pay a part of that booty to the ministers & political parties and get crores of rupees tax exemptions , incentives from the government. Government is rewarding corporate criminals.

   The tax officials of central & state governments are hand in glove with these corporate criminals & traders. For a price, they are helping corporates & traders in evading tax. Most of the tax officials are wealthy & leading luxurious lifestyles , much beyond the scope of their legal income. The black money thus generated every year by tax evasion , is many times more than our total annual budget allocation. As a result, all our fiscal reforms fail & inflation is soaring. This black money is the source of illegal funding of political parties , terrorist outfits & underworld. It is a greater threat to national unity & integrity.

                 Both the central government & karnataka state government have failed to collect the full , actual tax dues from corporates & traders. As a result , the governments don't have enough money in their coffers even to provide basic needs like health care , education , safe drinking water , etc to the poor & needy. For every Rs.100 tax evaded , one poor patient is dying without medical care , 10 poor persons lack education , 100 persons don't get safe drinking water , 100 persons barely survive on a single piece meal per day , 20 persons starve. Most of The government officials , ministers & people's representatives who have deliberately failed in their duties of tax collection & welfare of poor citizens , SHAMELESSLY indulge in luxurious lifestyle at the expense of poor tax payer . they live in paltial bungalows , chauffer driven AC cars , all living food expenses paid by exchequer , dine at 5-star hotels , only drink bottled mineral water , eat non-vegetarian dishes , drink alcohol sitting before mahatma gandhi's photograph & preaching mahatma's ideals. 

Mahatma preached & practiced simple living , vegetarianism & he was teto teller , he paid for his expenses from his earnings . these public servants are parasites , who are making merry at the expense of tax payer.

                 Some non government organisations ( NGO) have formed trusts and under the aegis of those trusts are running educational institutions , hospitals , community halls , etc , in the name of providing free / subsidised services like education , health care , etc to the poor. It is only in record books , they conduct fake medical camps , self employment training camps . in practice they are running these educational institutions , hospitals & community halls as commercial enterprises & collecting huge fees. they are not even remitting full fees collected to the trust account & swindling the money. no outsider is allowed to become a member of these NGOs , only their cronies & their family members are in these trusts.

                Numerous NGOs promoted by religious bodies , mutts are swindling public & government money to the tune of crores of rupees. Nobody dares to question the heads , pontiffs of these mutts , as at his feet VVIPs , ministers fall down. These religious bodies are hot beds of fundamentalism , terrorism & mafia. Hwere is the accountability of religious bodies & political parties in in india ?

                 Inspite of bringing specific cases to the notice of authorities , they are mum ? hereby , E-VOICE OF HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH offers it's services ( subject to conditions ) to the governments of india & karnataka , in apprehending the criminals – tax evaders. Are you ready mr. singh sir & mr.Yediyurappa sir ? If you are ready to do your duty look into the following cases , take appropriate action & kindly inform me about the outcome.

WHY MULTINATIONAL COMPANIES ARE INVESTING IN INDIA?

We condemn the brutal massacre by police on farmers – who are going to loss all their lands , sources.of livelihood for the sake of special economic zones , industrial parks , etc in various states of India.

In every mega projects undertaken by government , both the state government & central government have functioned like REAL ESTATE / COMMISSION AGENTS for the rich & mighty . the government says it is acquiring lands for development of industries , for public good. In reality there is only good of rich & mighty.

For forming S.E.Zs , corporates gets speedy single window approvals from government , lands at concessional rates – lower than market value , soft loans from Indian banks , tax exemptions for years from the government , dedicated power supply , etc , from the government . these corporates are even given free hand to raise share capital in the Indian market. the government has enacted flexible labour laws specifically for S.E.Zs , they can hire & fire without bothering to pay gratuity , etc and they are exempted from providing P.F / E.S.I coverage to their employees ie they need not worry about the occupational health hazards of their employees , they can employ them till they are fit & throw them on streets afterwards. 

These corporates take our own money, employ our own people , use our own natural resources & finally take away the net profits to their home countries – what they give back ? – environmental pollution , tax evasions , low paid occupational hazardous jobs to locals , stock market scams .

During Previous License Regime foreign, investment was not directly welcome in India. As people at that time perceived it as "Neo colonisation" & detested it. There were various restrictions on foreign investments. The local industrialists under monopolistic

environment thrived, who were no way better than day light robberers, of course with a few exception. Under the political patronage, the cunning industrialists looted public money, cheated the government of tax, cheated lending banks & cheated the investors

too. They easily flouted labour laws & made labourers to work in inhuman conditions.

During 1990's under the international pressure India signed GATT & slowly started opening it's economy. Now, from 01/01/05 even product patent has come into force in India. Are MNCs bringing high technology intensive industries to India? No, not at all. They are actually denying sophisticated technologies to India. They are only

bringing the FMCG industries - salt, chips, ketch-up, colas, for which India is a huge home market. They are into services like Hotels, medical care, marketing. In other cases, they are just marketing the products manufactured at their bases in U.S.A. or Europe.

They are not bringing in new production technologies in the areas like space research, nuclear energy, bio-technology, pharmaceuticals or pollution control, to India. Also, some MNCs are relocating their highly polluting industries to India, as they are subjected to stringent environmental protection standards in their own home countries. Whereas, In India the Government is highly corrupt & can be bought for a price.

 The attractive points for foreign direct investment (FDI) in India are,

1. There is lack of comprehensive environmental norms.

2. The enforcement of environmental norms is lax.

3. The cost of health coverage, social security net to be provided to the workers exposed to the occupational hazards is less.

4. The cost of compensation to be paid to the persons-who died or suffered damages due to occupational hazards/environmental pollution is meager.

5. The enforcement of labour laws are lax.

6. Public money can be easily raised through lending Banks, primary market within India & the public can be easily cheated.

7. The tax can be evaded through various loopholes like transferring money to holding companies situated at Mauritius or countries which have double taxation avoidance agreement with India.

8. The tax can be evaded, company money can be cheated by lending money to sister / holding concerns at low interest rates or by selling shares, materials to their private companies at low rates or by buying shares, materials from their holding/sister concerns at exhorbitant rates, etc.

9. The corporate governance laws are almost absent in India & it's enforcement nil.

10. Above all, the time can be bought by very slow Indian legal system, if any dispute arise.

11. On top of it, well trained, technically qualified people are available at low rates through contractors.

Just consider the following cases which highlight the apathy, irresponsibility of government of India and emboldened the cunning, MNCs:-

1. The India which boasts of so much scientific/technological advancements, is till date has been unable to provide potable water to it's people. People of west Bengal , Karnataka , Andrapradesh states are forced to drink Arsenic, Fluoride poisoned water.

2. The people living near the mines of R.E.M.P. in Kerala are suffering due to exposure to the radio active materials, Same is the case with the people of Jadaguda, Jharkhand, living near the U.C.I.L. plant. Both M/S R.E.M.P & M/s U.C.I.L are department of atomic energy enterprises.

3. Few years back, In Mysore railway station containers of radio- active materials were left unattended. The dome of reactor building at construction stage collapsed in nuclear power plant at Kaiga. A fire tragedy occurred in Kakrapar nuclear power plant. In the recent Tsunami waves onslaught, certain important facilities of Koodakulam atomic plant were damaged near Chennai.

4. In 1984, U.S. based MNC union carbide mass murdered nearly 20,000 people, injured lakhs who are still suffering health problems. The polluted poisonous accident site i.e. Union carbide plant in Bhopal is not yet cleared off toxic materials even after 20 years.

This is still further damaging the residents of Bhopal.

5. In the above union carbide disaster, the Government of India didn't present the case properly before supreme courts of India & U.S.A.. As a result the MNC just paid a pittance as compensation. As per that the cost of Indian lives are just a fraction of cost of

American lives. Just imagine if a same disaster occurred in U.S.A. at the plant of a MNC headquartered in India, what would have been the consequence?

6. In India, hazardous chemicals laced with food additives are passed through the drinks, beverages like pepsi, cola, coco cola very easily.

7. The medicines like nimesulide, paracetamol, etc. with hazardous side effects which are banned in U.S.A.& Europe, are easily marketed by the same U.S.& Europe based MNCs in India.

8. In India spurious drugs, medicines, food stuffs are easily marketed.

9. In India, the clinical trials of new medicines under research are done without proper compensation structure to those being tried upon ie. Virtual guinea pigs.

10. In India, the genetically engineered BT crops are being introduced without paying attention to formers, ecology or eco-system.

11. In India, during setting up of large projects, scant attention is paid to environment, eco-system & the displaced persons.

Most of the times, in government projects itself the displaced persons are cheated by the government in numerous ways.

12. In India, various Government as well as private hospitals dumps hospital wastes with deadly viruses in the open, with scant regard to public health.

13. In India, aged ships belonging to foreign countries are breaked down to scrap in ship breaking yards of Gujarath , Maharashtra & AP. Various toxins like the Asbestos, lead, etc & the hazardous, dirty water, Oil inside the ship are drained into Indian seashore. The labourers here are forced to work without any safety gears.

14. When specific cases of human rights violations were brought before the government & Judiciary by us , both of them didn't respond at all.

All the above cases highlight the fact that, government of India & Indian judiciary treats it's citizens lives as cheap, dispensable at will. This is the major attracting force for MNCs to India.

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