Annual Report 2000 - 2001

Vigilance Unit

The Vigilance Unit in the Department of Science & Technology is headed by a Deputy Secretary 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 2000-2001, which was also submitted to the Central Vigilance Commission. As per the plan, the Unit conducted vigilance inspection of Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore; Jawaharlal Nehru Centre of Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore; Cash Section of Department of Science & Technology. While vigilance inspection of Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences & Technology, Trivandrum will be conducted during December, 2000 that of Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science and Bose Institute, Calcutta will be conducted during January-March, 2001.

During the year, 15 vigilance cases were dealt with. Thirteen complaints have been received during the year. All the named complaints have been taken up for investigation. While 4 complaints have been closed during the year, investigation is continuing in respect of the others.

Sixteen posts have been identified as sensitive and Administrative Sections have been requested to rotate the officials working on these posts every 2-3 years. Two Sections have been identified as prone to corruption for concerted action to check corruption in these areas.

Besides, the Unit has 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 of employees has been computerized.