Rajasthan's Corruption Clampdown: Sharma's Sweeping Actions

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has taken decisive action by resolving 38 cases concerning disciplinary measures, prosecution sanctions, and investigations under Section 17-A of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018, according to an official statement released on Saturday.

Sharma's orders included terminating two serving officers due to unauthorized absence and corruption, while granting approval for the prosecution of seven officers involved in ongoing corruption cases. Furthermore, he sanctioned comprehensive investigations into five additional matters under the same Act.

In terms of disciplinary actions, steps were taken against 11 current officers under CCA Rule 16, and two officers under CCA Rule 17, affecting their salary increments. For retired officials, actions to withhold pensions were implemented, including one recommendation for a retired IAS officer's pension to be reviewed by the Government of India. Two officers' review petitions were rejected under CCA Rule 34, though relief was allowed in two department inquiries.

(With inputs from agencies.)