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144 govt officials penalised for graft by CVC

New Delhi: 144 officials working in various central government departments have been penalized by Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) for their alleged involvement in corruption.Of them, a maximum of 55 are working in Central Board of



It has effected a recovery of Rs 88.14 crore since January this year on the basis of intensive technical examination of works done by government departments.

The Commission has processed 2,940 complaints (including 22 from whistle blowers) during the month and sought investigation or factual report in 97 complaints from the ministries or departments concerned.

“On the advise of the Commission, the Competent Authorities imposed major penalties in respect of 79 officials of various ministries, departments or organisations, which include a Chief Commissioner of Income Tax and a General Manager (Engineering Division) from Andrew Yule Company Ltd,” it said.

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