Govt expedites efforts to fill vacant posts in CVC

New Delhi, June 7, 2012 : Concerned over the shortage of
manpower in Central Vigilance Commission, the government has
expedited efforts to fill all such vacancies.
Officials said the Ministry of Personnel, Public
Grievances and Pensions has "in-principle" agreed to fill all
vacant posts in the anti-corruption watchdog and a meeting in
this regard is likely to be scheduled soon.
According to the Commission's annual report, as many as
33 posts were lying vacant.
"The quantum of work in the CVC is increasing. The
government will soon decide on filling up the vacancies," an
official said.
As per the report, the CVC has strength of 285, of which
252 are filled. Of the total vacancies, seven are at the Group
A Level (including Secretaries and Additional Secretaries),
eight at Group B (Deputy Secretary and above), 16 at Group C
(Section Officer) and four at Group D level (clerical and
non-executive staff).
Besides, they said, the government was also considering
to recommend creation of additional posts in the probity
watchdog.
"The Centre is analysing staff strength and its
requirement to ensure efficient and hassle-free working. A
decision on sanctioning additional staff, besides filling
vacancies, will be taken soon," the official said.
In a related development, a Parliamentary Standing
Committee had recently expressed its concern over the "acute
shortage" in the anti-corruption watchdog.
"The Committee took serious note of the acute shortage of
manpower in the CVC particularly... The Committee hopes that
CVC will prioritise the filling up of vacant positions in a
phased manner," it had recommended.
The CVC is a statutory body empowered to inquire or cause
an inquiry or investigation on a reference made by the Central
Government. It is also empowered to exercise superintendence
over the vigilance administration of the various central
government ministries, departments and organisations.