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Major Anutosh Singh (Retd.) |
Assistant Director General of Shipping |
The Assistant Director General (ADG) of Vigilance in The Directorate General of Maritime Administration operates within the vigilance branch/wing, acting as a key functional officer supporting the Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO). ADG Vigilance is responsible for both preventive and punitive measures to combat corruption and ensure administrative integrity.
Key responsibilities include :
1. Punitive Vigilance & Case Handling
- Investigating Allegations: Initiating or conducting preliminary enquiries into complaints/petitions involving corruption, misconduct, or negligence by public servants.
- Case Processing: Examining enquiry reports, processing vigilance cases at various stages, and finalizing investigation reports for the CVO.
- Court Liaison:Attending court hearings, briefing government counsels, and handling legal correspondence regarding vigilance cases.
- CBI Assistance:Providing necessary assistance to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) or police authorities in criminal investigations.
2. Preventive Vigilance & Surveillance
- Monitoring Suspects: Maintaining records and surveillance on officials of doubtful integrity, including maintaining the "Agreed List".
- Inspections: Arranging regular and surprise inspections at sensitive work units or places with high potential for corruption.
- Systems Improvement: Reviewing existing rules, procedures, and practices to identify loopholes that allow corruption and suggesting improvements.
- Scrutiny of Assets: Examining annual property returns and reviewing tender processes.
3. Administrative Duties
- Vigilance Clearance: Issuing vigilance clearance certificates for promotions, retirements, or passport applications.
- Reporting: Submitting monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (QPR/APR) on vigilance activities to the CVC or relevant ministries.
- Asset Monitoring: Scrutinising Immovable Property Returns (IPR) and statements of assets to detect disproportionate wealth.
- Managing Vigilance Section: Supervising the staff of the vigilance section and managing routine administration of the department.
- RTI Matters: Handling Right to Information (RTI) queries related to the vigilance department.
4. Disciplinary Proceedings
- Charge Sheets: Ensuring that charge sheets are prepared accurately and that relevant documents are sent promptly to Inquiry Officers.
- Enquiry Monitoring: Monitoring the progress of departmental inquiries to ensure they are conducted expeditiously and within prescribed time limits
5. Implementation of Guidelines
- Awareness: Organizing vigilance awareness programs, seminars, and lectures.
- Compliance: Ensuring compliance with guidelines issued by the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) and the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).
The ADG often serves as the "in-charge" of the immediate vigilance unit, ensuring that all actions are compliant with the Manual of Office Procedure and specific vigilance rules.
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