A Group of Ministers was constituted by the Government on 6th January, 2011 to consider measures that can be taken by the Government to tackle corruption. One of the terms of reference of the GoM was for ‘relinquishing discretionary powers enjoyed by Ministers at the Centre’. In this context, Deptt. of Personnel & Training (DOP&T) had written a letter to all Ministries asking them to provide details of discretionary powers enjoyed by the Ministers.
DOP&T had received information from 50 Ministries/Departments when the matter was placed before the GoM. The issue of corruption is under consideration of the GoM.
Time-Limit for Disciplinary Action Against Govt. Servants
The Government had appointed a three member Committee of Experts to examine and suggest measures to expedite the process involved in Disciplinary/Vigilance Proceedings. In its Report, the Committee has recommended that a time limit of two months may be prescribed for completion of minor penalty disciplinary inquiries and 12 months for major penalty disciplinary inquiries. The report of the Committee is under examination. As part of preventive measures for checking corruption, it is imperative that Disciplinary Proceedings are completed in time, and delinquent officers are punished.
The matter related to amendment to the Article 311 of the constitution to remove the protection shield of Government servants is being examined by a Group of Ministers.
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