The government today conferred the status of a Supreme Court judge on V K Shunglu, head of the two member high-level committee to go into the alleged financial irregularities in the Commonwealth Games. The order enhancing the status of Shunglu, a former Comptroller and Auditor General, was issued by the Cabinet Secretary, which also provides for the member, Shantanu Consul, to enjoy the status of Secretary to the Government of India. Sources said, the committee will have the authority to summon officials, inspect records, call evidence and to look into all the official documents pertaining to the mega sporting event. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had on October 15 constituted the committee to investigate the alleged irregularities in the conduct of the games and report within three months its findings. The Shunglu panel will also consider any complaint from public, duly supported by documents, concerning the conduct of the Games.