(a) whether the Government has taken note of rise in the cases of
corruption and other irregularities in the Indian Railways;
(b) if so, the reaction of the Government thereon;
(c) whether the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) and Central
Bureau of Investigation (CBI) have recommended cases against guilty
railway Officers during the last three years and the current year;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the follow-up action taken thereon by the railways?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K. H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) Yes, Madam.
(b) This Ministry is vigilant and all efforts are taken to keep corruption
under control. Preventive Checks, Decoy Checks are conducted by railway zones
and by teams from Railway Board. Complaints from public at large are received
through letters, telephone calls, faxes and e-mails which are investigated if
found genuine. A 24 hour helpline is available for registering complaints.
Continuous efforts are made to improve systems so as to reduce scope for
corruption.
(c) Yes, Madam.
(d) During the year 2008, 2009 & 2010, a total no. of 8258, 8214 and 6886
officials have been penalised respectively. Out of them 269, 403 and 613
officials have been penalized on the recommendation of CVC and CBI for
respective years.
(e) On receipt of recommendation from the CVC/CBI, the cases against
these officials/officers have been taken to a logical conclusion after duly
following the provision laid down in the extant rules.