Although Enforcement Directorate has initiated proceedings for the extradition of businessman Vijay Mallya, the CBI issued Red Notice against him. After the U.K. authorities expressed their inability to deport Mr. Mallya on technical grounds, the ED wrote to the CBI to forward its request for a Red Notice against him. ED is also preparing itself for launching extradition proceedings against Mr. Mallya in the U.K. through the External Affairs Ministry.
Article 11 of the India-UK Extradition Treaty (1993) prescribes the procedure for extradition. Both the CBI and the ED have registered a case against Mr. Mallya, his now-defunct company Kingfisher Airlines and others for alleged criminal conspiracy and wilful default of Rs. 900 crore-loan from IDBI Bank. The Ministry of External Affairs revoked his diplomatic passport on April 24, following a request from the Directorate.
Submitted by:- SHUBHANGI GUPTA.
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