Guwahati, Nov. 1 -- The Union government has informed the Supreme Court that it cannot investigate allegations of corruption and nepotism against Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister and BJP leader Pema Khandu, citing the Code of Conduct applicable to ministers.

The government submitted an affidavit before the apex court, which is hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by two non-profit organisations seeking a probe into claims that Khandu awarded public contracts to his family members, according to Hindustan Times.

In the affidavit, the Union government stated that the Code of Conduct for ministers falls under state jurisdiction and that the public procurement rules of the Union Finance Ministry do not apply to the states.

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