New Delhi (Agency): In a revealing assessment of corruption complaints in India, the Central Vigilance Commission’s (CVC) latest annual report disclosed that the majority of such complaints last year were aimed at employees of the Union home ministry. They were followed by complaints against those working for the railways and in banks.
The report stated that a total of 1,15,203 corruption complaints were received for various categories of officers and employees across central government departments and organizations in 2022. Out of these, 85,437 were disposed of, and 29,766 were pending. Among the pending complaints, 22,034 had been unresolved for more than three months.
The CVC has prescribed a time limit of three months for chief vigilance officers to examine complaints, an official confirmed.
A breakdown of the numbers shows:
– The home ministry received 46,643 complaints against its employees, with 23,919 disposed of and 22,724 pending.
– The railways received 10,580 complaints, with 9,663 disposed of and 917 pending.
– Banks received 8,129 complaints, with 7,762 disposed of and 367 pending.
Further details revealed that there were 7,370 complaints against employees of the Government of National Capital Territory Delhi, 4,710 against employees of various urban development bodies, and several thousand against other ministries such as coal, labor, and petroleum.
The report also included complaints against employees of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), defence ministry, Department of Telecommunications, finance ministry, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), insurance companies, the ministry of personnel, public grievances and pensions, and the steel ministry.
The release of these figures provides an alarming snapshot of the state of corruption within different sectors of the Indian government. The data offers essential insights into the areas that might require more rigorous scrutiny and anti-corruption measures.
The CVC’s annual report also serves as a reminder that transparency and accountability continue to be vital components in the fight against corruption. It highlights the need for timely action and proper resolution of complaints to build public trust in governmental bodies.
The government, along with various stakeholders, must take this report seriously and work towards creating a corruption-free environment that promotes integrity, ethics, and good governance.