Under its zero-tolerance policy, the Rajasthan government disposed of 30 penalty cases, withholding annual increments of 17 officers and stopping pensions of 16 retired officials.
Rajasthan | Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has taken a strict stance against corrupt and negligent officers to ensure good governance, transparency, and accountability in Rajasthan.
Under its zero-tolerance policy against financial irregularities and criminal nexus, the state government executed major disciplinary actions across departments.
The state government strictly disposed of 30 major penalty cases. It approved withholding 2 to 4 annual increments for 17 serving state service officers.
Additionally, orders were issued to stop or reduce the pensions of 16 retired officials found involved in serious misconduct and irregularities.
An inquiry proved that a then Circle Officer (CO) had illicit ties with the illegal gravel mining mafia and criminal elements for undue gains.
Consequently, the government approved withholding 4 annual increments of the officer with cumulative effect.
Annual increments of a then Circle Officer and a constable were stopped by 2 stages for close links with drug smugglers and failing to arrest wanted criminals.
Similarly, increments of a then Police Inspector (CI), ASI, and constable were stopped after negligence was established in conducting a criminal investigation.
Action was also taken against officers who neglected their official duties or failed in government scheme management.
Punitive measures were also enforced against officials from labor, horticulture, and secretariat services after charges were substantiated.
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