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'''''Gas Wars | '''''Gas Wars: Crony Capitalism and the Ambanis''''' is a book written by [[Paranjoy Guha Thakurta]], [[Subir Ghosh]] and Jyotirmoy Chaudhuri. The book was officially released on 15 April 2014. The book deals with the issue of irregularities in the determination of the price of [[natural gas]] in [[India]].<ref name=legalTOI>{{cite news|title=Reliance serves legal notice on 'Gas War' authors|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Reliance-serves-legal-notice-on-Gas-War-authors/articleshow/33841244.cms|accessdate=29 May 2014|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=17 April 2014}}</ref><ref name=legalHindu>{{cite news|title=RIL sends notice to Gas Wars authors|url=http://www.thehindu.com/business/ril-sends-notice-to-gas-wars-authors/article5923679.ece|accessdate=29 May 2014|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=18 April 2014}}</ref> | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
In the book, the authors claim to cover all the issues regarding the extraction of natural gas from the [[Krishna Godavari Basin]]. After a few publishers refused to accept the book unmodified, the Guha Thakurta decided to self-publish it. He choose the internet as the primary mode of distribution to avoid facing litigation, like those faced by the publishers of ''[[The Descent of Air India]]'' and ''[[Sahara: The Untold Story]]''.<ref name=tehelka>{{cite news|title= | In the book, the authors claim to cover all the issues regarding the extraction of natural gas from the [[Krishna Godavari Basin]]. After a few publishers refused to accept the book unmodified, the Guha Thakurta decided to self-publish it. He choose the internet as the primary mode of distribution to avoid facing litigation, like those faced by the publishers of ''[[The Descent of Air India]]'' and ''[[Sahara: The Untold Story]]''.<ref name=tehelka>{{cite news|title='Gas Wars' sparks a legal row|url=http://www.tehelka.com/gas-wars-spark-a-legal-row/|accessdate=29 May 2014|newspaper=[[Tehelka]]|date=17 April 2014}}</ref> | ||
The book covers the various important aspect on the gas drilling in Krishna Godavari Basin. It also covers the legal dispute between [[Mukesh Ambani]] and [[Anil Ambani]] over the pricing of gas supply between their two firms.<ref name=tehelka/><ref name=gasfeud>{{cite news|title=Mukesh Ambani wins family gas feud|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2010-05-07/news/27621166_1_gas-prices-gas-agreement-mukesh-ambani|accessdate=29 May 2014|newspaper=[[The Economic Times]]|date=7 May 2010}}</ref> It discusses technical issues of deep-sea drilling. It also includes an investigative report prepared by the [[Comptroller and Auditor General of India]] (CAG) of the alleged malpractices of [[Reliance Industries|Reliance Industries Ltd.]] (RIL).<ref name=tehelka/> | The book covers the various important aspect on the gas drilling in Krishna Godavari Basin. It also covers the legal dispute between [[Mukesh Ambani]] and [[Anil Ambani]] over the pricing of gas supply between their two firms.<ref name=tehelka/><ref name=gasfeud>{{cite news|title=Mukesh Ambani wins family gas feud|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2010-05-07/news/27621166_1_gas-prices-gas-agreement-mukesh-ambani|accessdate=29 May 2014|newspaper=[[The Economic Times]]|date=7 May 2010}}</ref> It discusses technical issues of deep-sea drilling. It also includes an investigative report prepared by the [[Comptroller and Auditor General of India]] (CAG) of the alleged malpractices of [[Reliance Industries|Reliance Industries Ltd.]] (RIL).<ref name=tehelka/> | ||
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==Defamation notice== | ==Defamation notice== | ||
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On 17 April 2014, [[Reliance Industries|Reliance Industries Ltd.]] (RIL) sent a legal notice to the authors and the publishers. The notice claimed that the firm and its chairman were being defamed for personal gain. The notice also accused the distributors of the ebook version, [[Flipkart]] and [[Amazon.com|Amazon]], of conspiracy. Deepshikha Shankar, an event manager, who sent out the invitations for the book release was also accused by the notice.<ref name=legalTOI/><ref name=legalHindu/> The notice claimed that the book was in contempt of the [[Supreme Court of India]] as a [[Public Interest Litigation]] (PIL) regarding the Krishna Godavari Basin is still pending in the court. The notice alleged that the book has tried to create a negative image of the firm when the lawsuit is still under arbitration.<ref name=tehelka/> | On 17 April 2014, [[Reliance Industries|Reliance Industries Ltd.]] (RIL) sent a legal notice to the authors and the publishers. The notice claimed that the firm and its chairman were being defamed for personal gain. The notice also accused the distributors of the ebook version, [[Flipkart]] and [[Amazon.com|Amazon]], of conspiracy. Deepshikha Shankar, an event manager, who sent out the invitations for the book release was also accused by the notice.<ref name=legalTOI/><ref name=legalHindu/> The notice claimed that the book was in contempt of the [[Supreme Court of India]] as a [[Public Interest Litigation]] (PIL) regarding the Krishna Godavari Basin is still pending in the court. The notice alleged that the book has tried to create a negative image of the firm when the lawsuit is still under arbitration.<ref name=tehelka/> | ||
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Guha Thakurta responded to the notice by saying that the book was balanced as it quoted RIL's version of the events too. He mentioned that it also included interviews with RIL personnel like B. K. Ganguly. He said that the authors were exercising their right to free expression under the [[Freedom of expression in India|Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution]]. He added that this was an act of intimidation and harassment and they will apply a proper legal response.<ref name=legalTOI/><ref name=legalHindu/> | Guha Thakurta responded to the notice by saying that the book was balanced as it quoted RIL's version of the events too. He mentioned that it also included interviews with RIL personnel like B. K. Ganguly. He said that the authors were exercising their right to free expression under the [[Freedom of expression in India|Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution]]. He added that this was an act of intimidation and harassment and they will apply a proper legal response.<ref name=legalTOI/><ref name=legalHindu/> | ||
On 23 April 2014, RIL sent another legal notice to authors and distributors seeking {{currency|100|INR}} [[crore]] in damages, to be paid within 10 days of the notice.<ref name=100crore>{{cite news|title=RIL seeks Rs100 crore in damages from | On 23 April 2014, RIL sent another legal notice to authors and distributors seeking {{currency|100|INR}} [[crore]] in damages, to be paid within 10 days of the notice.<ref name=100crore>{{cite news|title=RIL seeks Rs100 crore in damages from 'Gas Wars' authors|url=http://www.livemint.com/Companies/XsHDlWzKodXNV0T4ktOqQJ/RIL-seeks-Rs100-crore-in-damages-from-Gas-Wars-authors.html|accessdate=29 May 2014|newspaper=[[Live Mint]]|date=28 April 2014}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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| Author | Paranjoy Guha Thakurta, Subir Ghosh and Jyotirmoy Chaudhuri |
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| Country | India |
| Language | English |
| Published | 2014 |
| Media type | Print/E-book |
| Pages | 588pp (Hardback) |
| ISBN | 97-881-92855-127 |
Gas Wars: Crony Capitalism and the Ambanis is a book written by Paranjoy Guha Thakurta, Subir Ghosh and Jyotirmoy Chaudhuri. The book was officially released on 15 April 2014. The book deals with the issue of irregularities in the determination of the price of natural gas in India.[1][2]
Overview[edit | edit source]
In the book, the authors claim to cover all the issues regarding the extraction of natural gas from the Krishna Godavari Basin. After a few publishers refused to accept the book unmodified, the Guha Thakurta decided to self-publish it. He choose the internet as the primary mode of distribution to avoid facing litigation, like those faced by the publishers of The Descent of Air India and Sahara: The Untold Story.[3]
The book covers the various important aspect on the gas drilling in Krishna Godavari Basin. It also covers the legal dispute between Mukesh Ambani and Anil Ambani over the pricing of gas supply between their two firms.[3][4] It discusses technical issues of deep-sea drilling. It also includes an investigative report prepared by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) of the alleged malpractices of Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL).[3]
The books also claims the political system of India has created crony capitalism in India. It claims that in sectors like infrastructure and energy, a few firms are getting project deals in exchange for political contribution. The book claims the CAG report states that the government prepared contracts that were favourable to RIL and the Prime Minister changed Petroleum Ministers to favour the firm.[3]
Defamation notice[edit | edit source]
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On 17 April 2014, Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL) sent a legal notice to the authors and the publishers. The notice claimed that the firm and its chairman were being defamed for personal gain. The notice also accused the distributors of the ebook version, Flipkart and Amazon, of conspiracy. Deepshikha Shankar, an event manager, who sent out the invitations for the book release was also accused by the notice.[1][2] The notice claimed that the book was in contempt of the Supreme Court of India as a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) regarding the Krishna Godavari Basin is still pending in the court. The notice alleged that the book has tried to create a negative image of the firm when the lawsuit is still under arbitration.[3]
The notice demanded that the sales of the book be stopped and all existing copies in all forms be destroyed. The notice also demanded a public apology and threatened litigation if their demands were not met.[1][2]
Guha Thakurta responded to the notice by saying that the book was balanced as it quoted RIL's version of the events too. He mentioned that it also included interviews with RIL personnel like B. K. Ganguly. He said that the authors were exercising their right to free expression under the Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution. He added that this was an act of intimidation and harassment and they will apply a proper legal response.[1][2]
On 23 April 2014, RIL sent another legal notice to authors and distributors seeking ₹100 crore in damages, to be paid within 10 days of the notice.[5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Reliance serves legal notice on 'Gas War' authors". The Times of India. 17 April 2014. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "RIL sends notice to Gas Wars authors". The Hindu. 18 April 2014. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 "'Gas Wars' sparks a legal row". Tehelka. 17 April 2014. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
- ↑ "Mukesh Ambani wins family gas feud". The Economic Times. 7 May 2010. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
- ↑ "RIL seeks Rs100 crore in damages from 'Gas Wars' authors". Live Mint. 28 April 2014. Retrieved 29 May 2014.