Tuesday, May 23 2006 14:51 Hrs (IST) - World Time -

New Delhi: Hamadaan Exports Director Andaleeb Sehgal today (May 23, 2006) appeared before the Pathak Inquiry Authority probing allegations of kickbacks in the Iraq oil-for-food scam.

The in-camera hearing began this morning and Sehgal is being examined on his alleged role in the affair, including his connections with Masefield AG.

Sehgal will also face questions regarding how heallegedly procured the letter of introduction from former External Affairs Minister Natwar Singh.