Subramanium’s resignation will be discussed with PM

NEW DELHI: The issue of resignation of Solicitor Genral will be discussed with PM. Salman Khurshid, who took over the charge of Law Minister on Wednesday said he would discuss the issue of the resignation of Solicitor General Gopal Subramaniam with the Prime Minister and take a decision after receiving his directions.

Salman said, “I will take up the issue with the Prime Minister. After receiving necessary directions, I hope to decide on the matter soon.”

Also he could discuss the issue with Mr. Subramaniam.

Khurshid said on Tuesday, “Why should I not talk to anyone…but as a lawyer, I must say I have not received the brief. I will have to go through the issue.”

Terming the entire episode as “unfortunate”, the Minister said he will first go through the details and the “various versions” available before deciding on anything.

He said he knew Mr. Subramanium well and termed him an “excellent lawyer”.

Subramanium, said it was “unfair” that the Law Ministry chose to appoint Rohington Nariman as counsel for Union of India to appear in a PIL by an NGO against Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal without his consent.

Slighted by the appointment of the counsel without taking him into confidence, Mr. Subramanium had sent his resignation to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday.

Subramanium has been appearing for the government to the Supreme Court in 2G related cases.