MoP - Ministry of Power

CHAPTER - 15
VIGILANCE ACTIVITIES/DISCIPLINARY CASES
1. During the year 2007-08, attention on preventive
vigilance in Public Sector Enterprises of the Ministry
of Power was continued. A review of the vigilance work,
being done by the various Public Sector Enterprises
and Offices functioning under the Ministry of Power,
was undertaken by Secretary (Power) in meetings
with CVOs of PSUs under this Ministry. As per CVC’s
instructions stress has been given on improving
Vigilance Administration – by leveraging of technology
for transparency.
2. A regular monitoring and watch is being kept on the
cases received from CVC under Public Interest
Disclosure Resolution. The CVO, Ministry of Power
submitted its reports and comments on the cases
referred by CVC including those under the CVC Act.
CVO, Ministry of Power also held discussions in CVC
for disposal of important cases. PSUs were requested
to ensure greater compliance with the guidelines issued
by the CVC for processing and award of tenders.
Various cases of vigilance irregularities were disposed
of by the Vigilance Wing. Three cases of disciplinary
proceedings are pending/contemplated and are at
different stages of processing. Timely disposal of
vigilance clearance has been ensured in the matters
pertaining to Ministry and PSUs. All CVOs are in place
and no vacancy exists.
3. Vigilance Awareness Week was celebrated in this
Ministry and its Attached Offices/PSUs from 12th
November to 16th November 2007. On this occasion
the pledge of integrity and transparent working was
administered to all the officers and staff of the Ministry.
A competition on “Is the existing legislation effective in
combating corruption? What are the changes needed.”
was organized by inviting suggestions from the officers
and staff of Ministry of Power to convey the message
of integrity, honesty and transparency in the society.
VIGILANCE ACTIVITIES/ DISCIPLINARY CASES APRIL
2007 TO NOVEMBER 2007-NTPC
1. NTPC Vigilance Department – as ISO 9001-2000
accredited Department of the NTPC, consists of four
units, namely Corporate Vigilance Cell, Departmental
Proceeding Cell (DPC), MIS Cell and Technical Cell
(TC). These units deal with various facets of Vigilance
Mechanism. Exclusive and independent functioning of
these Units ensure transparency, objectivity and quality
in vigilance functioning.
2. The disposal of complaints has been in accordance
with the time-frame prescribed by the CVC. Total 65
complaints were handled during the period. Out of this
40 complaints were carried to a logical conclusion and
the remaining are under investigation. Besides that 03
complaints were received from CVC. These complaints
were also taken up for investigation within the stipulated
time-frame.
3. 43 officials were proceeded against for major penalty
disciplinary action, 81 officials were proceeded against
for minor penalty action and 98 officials were proceeded
against for administrative action from April 01, 2007 to
November 30, 2007. Major penalty was imposed on 10
officials and minor penalty was imposed on 19 officials.
Out of the above cases 19 employees were facing
disciplinary action in CVC cases as on March 31, 2007
(13 employees were facing major penalty action, 06
employees were facing minor penalty action). 02 cases
of major penalty action and 06 cases of minor penalty
action were disposed of during the period. During the
period 06 employees were added. Hence, as on
November 30, 2007, disciplinary action is pending
against 17 employees in CVC cases.
4. So far as CBI cases are concerned, 02 CBI cases are
under prosecution as on November 30, 2007.
5. 204 Surprise Checks were conducted. Recovery of Rs.
78,41,212/- was effected. 24 System Circulars were
issued. During the period 23 Preventive Vigilance
Workshops were conducted at various projects/ places
in which 1049 employees participated. Property Returns
relating to immovable property are obtained from
employees every year. Internal Audit Reports pertaining
to NTPC Projects/ Stations, Sites and Regional
Headquarters received from NTPC Finance Dept.
during the year were examined from vigilance angle.
6. Vigilance Awareness Week was observed all over
NTPC with tremendous enthusiasm, in NTPC Project,
Regions, and Sites from November 12, 2007 to
November 16, 2007.
VIGILANCE ACTIVITIES-REC PROGRESS MADE
DURING THE CURRENT YEAR UPTO NOVEMBER, 2007
The Vigilance Division is headed by the Chief Vigilance
Officer. The Vigilance set up consists of a CVO and three
Officers who endeavour to improve all facets of vigilance
i.e preventive, detective and punitive and ensure
that the guidelines issued by CVC are implemented
by the Corporation.
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