Delhi govt suspends three sub-registrars

Delhi government on Thursday suspended three sub-registrars of its revenue department and initiated disciplinary proceedings against them on the recommendations of the Anti Corruption Branch (ACB).

According to a press statement, the action against the sub-registrars of Geeta Colony, Preet Vihar and Kapashera was taken after their offices were put under surveillance following complaints of corruption.

“It was found that agents and touts were unauthorisedly taking finger print impressions and signatures of sellers and purchasers on the registry papers outside registration offices despite clear rules that this work can only be done by officials authorised by the sub-registrar,” the official said.

Touts were also found present beyond the reception rooms and were also seen submitting registry papers themselves in connivance with the officials of the sub-registrar offices, official said.

“The government has taken a serious view of the entire matter and placed under suspension these three gazetted officers. 

“Further course of action will be decided after the submission of the detailed inquiry report by the Vigilance Directorate,” official said.

The official said that action is also being taken against other employees who were found to be in touch with touts.

The Delhi government has warned officials, particularly those performing duties of direct dealing with the public, against indulging in corrupt practices since policy of zero tolerance against corruption will be strictly implemented and the guilty will not be spared.

“People going to offices to buy and sell properties face a lot of hardships at registrars offices and the government is committed to remove all bottlenecks by making the process transparent and smooth,” the statement added.