CVC talks tough on pending probe, wants CBI to act against its officials

THE Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has flagged that as many as 60 cases of departmental action are pending against Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials and among these, 22 have been pending for more than four years.

- MUKESH RANJAN @ New Delhi

In its annual report for the year 2024, the CVC noted that the pendency of the cases against CBI officials reflects on the reputation and image of the country's premier investigation agency.

As of December 31, 2024, 39 departmental cases against Group 'A' officers and 21 cases against Group 'B' and 'C' personnel of the CBI have been pending, it said.

The CVC has the power of superintendence over the CBI in connection with the agency's investigations relating to offences, which are alleged to have been committed under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.