Annual Report 2001 - 2002

Vigilance Unit

The Vigilance Unit in the Department of Science & Technology is headed by a Director rank officer working as the Chief Vigilance Officer, supported by an Under Secretary and other secretariat staff.

The Unit had drawn Annual Action plan of vigilance for the year 2001-2002, which was also submitted to the Central Vigilance Commission. As per the action plan, the vigilance inspection of Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun; Raman Research Institute, Bangalore; Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore; Agharkar Research Institute, Pune; Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune and Indian Institute of Geomagnetism, Mumbai has been conducted.

During the year, 16 vigilance cases and 19 complaints have been dealt with. All the complaints were taken up for investigation. While 3 complaints were closed, investigation is continuing in respect of the others.

Sixteen posts were identified as sensitive and Administrative Sections were asked to rotate the officials working on these posts every 2-3 years. Two Sections were also identified as prone to corruption for concerted action with a view to check corruption in these areas.

Besides, the Unit also maintained the Annual Confidential Reports of all employees and Immovable Property Returns in respect of all Group 'A' & 'B' officers. Data regarding Immovable Property Returns was computerized.