CVC speeds up corrupts prosecution; says no to CBI meeting

The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has done away with a process of holding a joint meeting with CBI and other departments to decide on cases of prosecution sanction against corrupt officials.

In a fresh set of advice aimed at reducing delay in punishing corrupt, the Commission has told ministries or departments to send cases in which it has advised sanction for prosecution for reconsideration only when new facts come to light.

“The Commission, on a review of the existing mechanism has decided to dispense with the mechanism of holding joint meetings with the representatives of CBI and the department or organisation concerned and henceforth, all such matters of difference of opinion with CBI or investigating agencies would be dealt and resolved by the Commission on the basis of available documents, material,” the anti-corruption watchdog said.