Seeking dismissal of G Madhavan Nair's plea,the Centre today told the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) here that there were "lapses" and "irregularities" on the part of the former ISRO Chairman G Madhavan Nair in the Antrix-Devas deal and government had to take action on the basis of findings of two high-level committees. Nair had moved the CAT here last month challenging the government's decision to bar him and three other scientists from holding government posts for their alleged role in the controversial Antrix-Devas deal and seeking its quashing. Radha Jaisimha,Under Secretary,Department of Space (DOS),submitted before the CAT that Nair had "conducted himself irresponsibly" making "false and baseless" allegations against the government,DOS,and Secretary,DOS,ever since the orders were issued. Terming this as "highly irresponsible",Jaisimha said the conduct of Nair amounts to "breach of trust" reinforced on him by the government."It is his own folly" that has culminated in the issuance of the orders. Pointing out that the grievances of Nair were "imaginary,fictitious and misplaced",the government said his petition should be dismissed as he was no longer a government servant. Aggrieved by the January 13 order terminating his appointment as Dr Vikram Sarabhai Distinguished Professor,Nair had sought a direction to the government for his reinstatement till the expiry of his four-year term. In the alternative,he sought adequate compensation. "The applicant cannot seek adjudication of any issue whatsoever relating to his engagement as a Vikram Sarabhai Professor under the Administrative Tribunals Act," it was submitted.
