Observance of due diligence during processing of vigilance cases: Railway Board Order
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
RAILWAY BOARD
No. 2020/V-1/CVC1/2 New Delhi,
Dated, 10.20.2020
The SDGMs/CVOs
All Zonal Railways/PUs
The CVOs
AIL PSUs
CORE/ALD,
Metro/Kolkata,
DG RDSO/LKO
CAO/COFMOW
DMW/Patiala
Sub: Observance of due diligence during processing of vigilance cases
In a composite vigilance case pertaining to one Zonal Railway, upon conclusion of investigation, first stage advice of CVC was obtained against certain officials involvedĀ in the case. Subsequently, during major penalty DAR proceedings, it was realized that one non-gazetted official, who had no locus stand in the case, was erroneously included in the report, against whom initiation of major penalty proceedings was advised by the Commission. When the case was referred back, the Commission expressed displeasure for adopting lax attitude during processing of case to CVC.
To avoid recurrence of such instances in future, it is advised that version of suspect official should normally be taken during investigation for arriving at an objective, conclusion, subject to exceptions stipulated in Para 522.4 of IRVM 2018. The process of obtaining response affords an opportunity to the suspect official to explain his/her stand and might clarify the differences in understanding, perception and interpretation of issues. Therefore, all case handling authorities are directed to demonstrate due diligence during staff accountability exercise and after thorough scrutiny only, case should be submitted to Board vigilance.
This issues with approval of Competent Authority.
(Srinivas Malladi)
Director Vigilance(Eng)
Railway Board
Copy to:-
All EDs/Directors of Board Vigilance for information & necessary action.
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