CBI files FIR against former Union Minister Jayanthi Natarajan; conducts raids at her residence

She was the Union Minister of State (Independent charge), Minister of Forests and Environment between July 2011 to December 2013, She resigned as Minister of State for Environment and Forest on December 21, 2013. (All images: PTI)

The FIR against Natarajan, who held the post in the UPA-II government, was registered on Thursday.

The FIR against Natarajan, who held the post in the UPA-II government, was registered on Thursday.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) also conducted multiple raids at the properties of Natarajan in Delhi, Chennai and other cities.

The CBI on Saturday said it has registered an FIR against former Union Environment Minister Jayanthi Natarajan in connection with allegedly granting speedy environment clearance for setting up industries in lieu of huge bribes.