New Delhi: Indian Ambassador to Austria, Renu Pall, who rented an apartment for herself at ₹15 lakh per month, has been recalled by the Ministry of External Affairs for financial irregularities and misuse of government funds. An Indian Foreign Service officer of 1988 batch, Pall was to complete her tenure in Austria next month. A team headed by the chief vigilance officer of the ministry visited Vienna in September to conduct the investigation. In its report submitted to the CVC, the team "prima facie" confirmed the "financial irregularities, misappropriation of funds and breach of conduct rules". The ministry transferred Pall to headquarters on December 9 and also restrained her from exercising any administrative or financial powers of Ambassador.

Source: Mint December 29, 2019 17:15 UTC