Question : VIGILANCE CASES AGAINST BUREAUCRATS



(a) the number of vigilance/corruption cases registered against the top bureaucrats during the last three years;

(b) the number of charge sheets filed so far against such bureaucrats during the said project; and

(c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS.(SHRI SURESH PACHOURI)

(a): During the last three years i.e. 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 (upto 31.10.2007), the Central Bureau of Investigation has registered cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 against 86 officers of the level of Joint Secretary and above in the Central Government, its PSUs/Banks etc..

(b): During the same period, charge sheet has been filed against 42 Officers.

(c): Depending on the outcome of investigation in individual cases, appropriate action as per law and/or relevant disciplinary rules are taken against the concerned officers.