Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) MLC Adv. Anil Parab on Wednesday raised a key accountability issue in the Maharashtra Legislative Council, demanding that the state government publish a white paper on all Special Investigation Teams (SITs) announced over the past five legislative sessions.
Speaking during the discussion on the final week motion, Parab highlighted that multiple SITs were constituted in response to demands from both opposition and treasury benches. However, he pointed out that not a single Action Taken Report (ATR) has been presented in the House so far, raising serious concerns over transparency and follow-through.
“SITs have been constituted, but when will their reports be submitted? If they are not ready, the government must take a transparent step by issuing a white paper,” Parab said.
He urged the government to disclose complete details, including the number of SITs formed, their current status, findings, and action taken reports, stressing that such disclosure is essential if the government is serious about uncovering the truth and exposing any wrongdoing.
Calling this the fifth consecutive session where such announcements have been made, Parab questioned the lack of outcomes.
“The question is — what has happened to these SITs?” he asked.
The demand shifts focus from announcements to accountability, putting pressure on the government to clarify whether these investigations have led to any concrete results.
Adv. Anil Parab’s intervention is being seen as a pointed push for greater institutional transparency and measurable governance, with the SIT white paper demand likely to remain a key issue in the ongoing session.