NEW DELHI: Independent directors of various IL&FS companies are under the scanner of the corporate affairs ministry for alleged lapses in carrying out their duties as financial problems continued to brew at the diversified group, according to sources. The crisis at IL&FS, which is estimated to have a debt burden of over Rs 94,000 crore, came to light last year after some group companies defaulted on debt repayments.
The sources said independent directors of various group companies have under the ministry’s lens, including individuals who are on the boards of blue chip firms.
