Delhi Government on Thursday suspended three sub-registrars of the Revenue Department over charges of corruption and initiated disciplinary proceedings against them on the recommendations of the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) of the Directorate of Vigilance.
The action against sub-registrars of Geeta Colony, Preet Vihar and Kapashera was taken after their offices were put under surveillance following complaints of corruption. Action is also being taken against other employees who were found to be in touch with touts.
Following surveillance, it was found out that touts were unauthorisedly taking fingerprint 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.
Taking a serious view, the Government placed under suspension the three gazetted officers. Further course of action will be decided after the submission of the detailed enquiry report by the Vigilance Directorate. Warning officials, the Government said that policy of zero-tolerance against corruption will be strictly implemented.