Chandigarh, February 14 ; The Punjab government is further tightening the noose around corruption. It has directed the Deputy Commissioners (DCs), Sub Divisional Magistrates (SDMs), Senior Superintendent of Police (SSPs), and Station House Officers (SHOs). They must check corruption in their respective areas. They must do this or face action.
“Punjab Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Transparent & Corruption-Free Governance”
The spokesman of the state government made a disclosure here today. He reiterated the unwavering commitment of the Punjab government. Their goal is to ensure full transparency, accountability, and integrity in Public service delivery. Corrupt practices undermine public trust and weaken institutions. They hinder national growth. Therefore, checking this menace must be a top priority. Punjab government has also given a directive. All the field officers should take stringent and effective steps. This is to ensure corruption free and citizen friendly governance.
Every officer must ensure that people do not face any harassment while interacting with Government officials. Officers are also duty-bound to prevent demands for financial considerations. Punjab Government has further directed that interaction of the public with the Government at all levels should be completely hassle free. Likewise, it has underlined that public work should be accomplished in minimum possible time in an efficient and polite manner.
Corruption : “Punjab Govt to Gather Feedback on Officers for Accountability & Efficiency”
The Punjab government has said that in order to make the officers even more responsive and accountable, feedback about each Deputy Commissioner, SSP, SDM, Tehsildar, Naib Tehsildar, SP, DSP, SHO and other field officers/officials will be taken not only from the general public but also from the MPs and MLAs, in the State. It further said that the feedback will organically lead to rewards and punishments for the officers. The state government has directed the officers to work harder to further ensure honest, responsive and efficient governance in the state.
