Tightening the noose around those indulged in corrupt practices, Haryana State Vigilance Bureau has registered 305 fresh enquires and 408 criminal cases against various officers and officials during the period from October 26, 2014 to June 30 this year.
On the basis of checking conducted by the Technical wing of the Bureau during the same period throughout the state, it has recommended action against 333 officers and officials of various departments along with a recovery of an amount of over Rs 7.25 crore, said a spokesman of the State Vigilance Bureau (SVB).
He said that officers whose conduct is under scrutiny in these enquiries conducted by the Bureau included four IAS, three HCS, six Chief Engineers, four Superintending Engineers, 40 Executive Engineers (XENs), four Tehsildars, four Naib Tehsildars and 41 Sub Divisional Officers, Sub Divisional Engineers and Municipal Engineers of other departments. The complaints against them are regarding corruption, misappropriation of government funds and owning disproportionate assets.