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Defence Minister says no to arbitration process in chopper scam

New Delhi: There is “no question” of India getting involved in the arbitration process initiated by AgustaWestland in the chopper scam, Defence Minister AK Antony said making it clear that the Government will not be



A team of its officials had also met Defence Ministry officials to present its case in the chopper scam and denied any wrongdoing on its behalf.

The Defence Ministry has taken a stand against arbitration clause saying it does not apply to the pre-contract integrity pact which is signed by the Ministry with its vendors.

Antony has already asserted that the firm had violated contractual obligations, for which the government had initiated action against it.

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