The government today clarified that there is no adverse record against Sant Singh Chatwal, who was confereed with Padma Bhusan Award this year. Referring to reports appearing in the media in this regard, a Home Ministry statement said that though CBI had registered five cases against Chatwal that between 1992 and 1994, for alleged financial fraud, he was ultimately discharged by the Court. The statement added that Padma Awards are conferred only after consideration in terms of the guidelines regulating the award and after observance of established and elaborate procedures.<br/><br/>Refering to his outstanding contribution, the Home Ministry said, Mr Chatwal is a tireless advocate of India’s interests in USA and has been working relentlessly for strengthening bilateral relationships between India and the United States. He is Trustee of William J. Clinton Foundation which focuses on critical global issues such as health care, climate change and economic empowerment of the underprivileged in the world community. Mr Chatwal has distinguished himself in the hospitality sector and been an active member of the NRI community in the USA in securing support for the nuclear deal among the members of the Congress of the United States.