The CBI has registered 517 disproportionate assets cases since 1.1.2004 to 31.10.2009. The year-wise figures are as given below:-
YEAR | |||||
2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009(Up to 31.10.09) |
75 | 147 | 78 | 79 | 86 | 52 |
Government is fully committed to implement its policy of “Zero Tolerance against Corruption” and is moving progressively to eradicate corruption from all spheres of life by improving transparency and accountability. Several steps have been taken to combat corruption and to improve the functioning of Government. These include:
(i) Issue of Whistle Blowers Resolution, 2004;(ii) Enactment of Right to Information Act, 2005;
(iii) The pro-active involvement of Ministry/Department through Annual Action Plan on Vigilance as a preventive measure;
(iv) Issue of comprehensive instructions on transparency in tendering and contracting process by the CVC;
(v) Issue of instructions by the CVC asking the organisations to adopt Integrity Pact in major Government procurement activities; similar instructions have been issued by the Central Government on 16th June 2009 advising the State Governments to adopt Integrity Pact in major procurements;
(vi) India is amongst the countries who have signed the United Nations Convention against Corruption;
(vii) Introduction of e-Governance and simplification of procedures and systems;
(viii) Issue of Citizen Charters.
This information was given by Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Shri Prithiviraj Chavan in written reply to a question raised in Rajya Sabha today.
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