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Lok Sabha
During the last three years i.e. 2002, 2003 and 2004, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered 684 cases against employees of the Union Government for demanding/accepting bribe.
During this period, CBI registered 284 cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 on the allegations of possession of disproportionate assets. Appropriate legal/departmental action is taken on the basis of findings of the investigation in the cases registered by CBI.
Several steps have already been taken in order to remove corruption and to improve administrative functioning. Important among them are: enactment of the Right to Information Act, 2005; Notification of the Whistle Blowers Resolution 2004; the pro-active involvement of Ministry/Department through Annual Action Plan on Vigilance; issue of comprehensive instructions on transparency in tendering and contracting processes by the CVC; enactment of CVC Act and strengthening the CBI to discharge its anti corruption work; increased use of Information and Communication Technology; introduction of Citizens Charters and simplification of procedures and systems etc.
This information was given by Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Shri Suresh Pachouri in a written reply to the various questions in the Lok Sabha, today.
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