74 govt officials under CVC scanner for alleged graft

 New Delhi, June 19, 2012 : Seventy-four government
officials, including 10 from the Municipal Corporation of
Delhi, have been penalised by the Central Vigilance Commission
for their alleged involvement in corruption.
Out of them, eight officials are from Allahabad Bank, six
from State Bank of India, four from Hindustan Copper Limited,
three each from Indian Council of Agricultural Research and
Employees Provident Fund Organisation, the CVC said in its
performance report for April.
     It said two officers each from Dena Bank, Punjab National
Bank, Union Bank of India, Department of Mines, Ministry of
Labour, Central Board of Direct Taxes and Delhi Development
Authority, and one each from Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan,
Andhra Bank, Canara Bank among others have been imposed
penalty.
     The probity watchdog processed 5,078 complaints
(including 39 whistle blower complaints) during the month and
sought investigation or factual report in 18 complaints from
the concerned ministries or departments.
     The Chief Technical Examiner's wing of the Commission
effected a recovery of about Rs 1.47 crore after inspecting
public procurement and works of different government
organisations.
     The CVC gave vigilance clearances for 14 officers for
empanelment or board level appointments during April.
     "The Commission is deeply concerned over continuing delay
in filling the post of Chief Vigilance Officer in MMTC Ltd,"
it said.