New Delhi: The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has unveiled a report highlighting that railway employees top the list of corruption complaints received in the past year. The report, released recently, provides a comprehensive overview of graft complaints filed against various public sector employees and local body officials across India.
In 2023, the CVC received a total of 74,203 corruption complaints against officials and employees from different sectors. Of these, 66,373 complaints were addressed and resolved, while 7,830 remain pending. The railway sector emerged as the most frequently reported area, with 10,447 complaints lodged against railway employees. This was followed by 7,665 complaints against employees of local bodies, excluding those under the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD).
The report details that the local bodies in Delhi encompass a range of entities, including the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd, Delhi Jal Board, Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation, Delhi Transport Corporation, Delhi Transco Limited, Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board, Indraprastha Power Generation Co Ltd, Municipal Corporation of Delhi, and New Delhi Municipal Council.
Out of the total complaints against railway employees, 9,881 were resolved, with 566 still pending. For local bodies in Delhi, 7,278 complaints were addressed, and 387 remain unresolved. Public sector banks also saw a significant number of complaints, with 7,004 lodged. Of these, 6,667 were resolved, leaving 337 pending.
Complaints against employees of the Delhi government totaled 6,638, with 6,246 resolved. Delhi Police personnel faced 5,313 complaints, with 3,325 addressed. Housing and Urban Affairs employees had 4,476 complaints, of which 3,723 were resolved.
The report also highlights complaints against other ministries: 4,420 against the Coal Ministry, 3,217 against the Labour Ministry, 2,749 against the Petroleum Ministry, and 2,309 against Home Ministry staff, excluding Delhi Police. Additionally, the Defence Ministry had 1,861 complaints, the Central Board of Direct Taxes saw 1,828, Telecommunication employees faced 1,457, and the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs had 1,205 complaints.
Other notable figures include 960 complaints against public sector insurance companies, 930 against the Power Ministry, 929 against the Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution Ministry, and 889 against the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions.
This report underscores the widespread nature of corruption complaints across various sectors and highlights the need for continued vigilance and reform.
