MoP - Ministry of Power

action on Complaints, conducting inquiry proceedings in
the pending major penalty cases, preparation of the Agreed
list and List of Persons of doubtful Integrity, conducting
Surprise Checks / Inspections by Vigilance, conducting
training / workshop on vigilance, holding of Vigilance
Awareness Week w.e.f. November 12-16, 2007.
Issue regarding implementation of E - Banking for financial
transactions / payments etc. at least at Corporate Offices,
is also being pursued. Serious efforts are now being made
by SJVNL Management to implement E - Banking, inspite
of functional difficulties being faced in this regard, due to
remoteness of sites and unavailability of core banking
facilities, at remote locations.
Works & Procurement Policy (W &PP) is also being
reviewed and revised to make systems more transparent,
functional and suitable to cater to present requirements, at
the behest of Vigilance Deptt. The matter is being pursued
with the management for its early implementation.
Vigilance Deptt. has also suggested a proposal for creating
"data base systems" that can generate "snapshot scenarios
of available resources (manpower, machinery etc.) and
hindrances on weekly basis, at the time of processing of
claims, in order to curb / restrict huge claims raised by
major, contractors for main works of Projects.
The matter regarding safe and smooth running of 1500
MW NJHPS power station, involving issues like installation
of dewatering pumps, and adequacy of fire fighting
mechanism installed in Transformer Hall and Power House
of NJHPS, is also being emphasized to SJVNL
Management, in order to tackle any such eventuality.
VIGILANCE ACTIVITIES - PFC
During the financial year 2007-08 (upto November, 2007),
the Vigilance Unit functioned as an effective tool of positive
management with the thrust being on preventive Vigilance.
This' aspect was focused upon by Conducting periodic &
surprise inspection of files and by issuing effective
guidelines to streamline systems with the aim of eliminating
loopholes and ensuring transparency in day to day
operations so as to minimize Scope for misuse. Vigilance
Unit undertook the review of operational manuals of various
activities of the Corporation. A number of comprehensive
manuals on differentmareas of company's activities have
already been notified after review and some other manuals
are in the process of finalization. Further, during the period,
detailed investigation was carried out in seven cases of
complaints out of which vice cases were closed with the
approval of competent authority and the balance two are
under investigation. To further reinforce preventive
vigilance, compliance of Central Vigilance Commission
circular No. 40/11/06 dated 22:l1.06 with regard to
emphasizing the need of leverage technology as an
effective tool in vigilance administration by uploading
information on corporate websites regarding rules,
procedures etc. besides making available. application forms
and status, of application on the websites of the
organizations is being ensured.
During the period, 6 complaints were handled. All these
complaints were investigated and carried to a logical
conclusion with the approval of the competent
In accordance with the directives of CVC, Vigilance
Awareness Week was observed from 12 th November to
16 th November, 2007 in the Head office and Regional offices
of the Corporation. lt order to disseminate a strong message
of integrity and transparency in public service. Interactive
two days programme on 'Corporate Governance in Power
Sector' was held for the benefit of the executives and
customers/clients of the Corporation so as to sensitize them
about the evil effects of corruption and also to educate them
on the initiatives taken for improvement in systems,
procedures and the complaint handling policy of the
Corporation. Further, Slogan, Essay and Pictorial Theme
Representation Competitions were organized on themes
relating to vigilance/corruption with the aim of involving
employees and encouraging them to come forward with
innovative ideas in spreading awareness about the harmful
effects of corruption.
10.0 VIGILANCE RELATED ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN
IN SJVNL
Various routine vigilance administrative matters / regular
vigilance activities, are being continued in SJVNL like
maintaining up-to date vigilance status of the officials of
SJVNL, granting vigilance clearance to SJVNL Officials for
various requirements, identification. of Sensitive Posts,
action on Complaints, conducting inquiry proceedings in
the pending major penalty cases, preparation of the Agreed
list and List of Persons of doubtful Integrity, conducting
Surprise Checks / Inspections by Vigilance, conducting
training / workshop on vigilance, holding of Vigilance
Awareness Week w.e.f. November 12 - 16, 2007.
Besides above routine administrative matters, the prime
emphasis has been mainly on the preventive vigilance rather
than punitive vigilance. The preventive vigilance includes
those steps which are instrumental in reducing or eliminating
corruption from public services. Various initiatives towards
preventive vigilance have been taken in SJVNL. In this
regard, CVC instructions regarding E - Procurement are
now being extensively used in SJVNL. Posting of Tenders
on internet is being ensured. Uploading of details of work
tenders awarded which are above a threshold value, is also
being done.
Issue regarding implementation of E - Banking for financial
transactions / payments etc. at least at Corporate Offices,
is also being pursued. Serious efforts are now being made
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