Indian Railways से जुड़े हालिया administrative updates में vigilance-related posts, employee welfare तथा HRMS आधारित प्रक्रियाओं से संबंधित विषय सामने आए हैं। विभिन्न railway establishments में vigilance, establishment और employee-service matters से जुड़े circulars और instructions जारी किए जा रहे हैं।
इन updates में vigilance functions के साथ-साथ employee benefits तथा retirement-related facilities को digital systems के माध्यम से process करने पर भी ध्यान दिखाई देता है।
1. Posting of officials in the Vigilance Organisation of the Zonal Railways should be made in consultation with the CVO concerned.
2. These posts have been kept as tenure posts. The normal period of tenure should be 4 years which could be extended upto 6 years in individual cases meriting such a consideration by the GM of the concerned Railway/ Production Unit etc. based on the recommendation of the concerned CVO.
East Central Railway had scheduled a Departmental Examination on 4th March, 2025 for the posts of Chief Loco Inspectors. During the checks conducted by CBI at 3 spots on the said intervening night at Mughal Sarai, a total of 17 candidates were found with photocopies of hand-written question papers.
Investigation conducted so far revealed that accused Sr. DEE (Ops) was given the responsibility for setting and preparing the question paper for the said examination. He in his own hand-writing had written the questions in English and allegedly gave it to one Loco Pilot who in turn translated it into Hindi and further gave it to an OS (Trg.). The said OS (Trg.) allegedly in turn gave it to the candidates through few other Railway Employees. CBI has arrested accused Sr. DEE (Ops) and other Railway employees on allegations of indulging in collection of money and distribution of question papers. As many as, 17 Departmental candidates who are presently working as Loco Pilots allegedly paid money for the question paper and were caught red-handed with the copies of the question papers during the night of 3rd-4th March, 2025, all of them have been arrested. Overall, 26 Railway officials have been arrested in this case so far.
Searches were conducted at 8 locations which resulted in recovery of Rs. 1.17 crore in cash. These amounts were reportedly collected from the candidates for leaking the question papers. The hand-written question papers along with their photocopies were seized and these question papers have been tallied with the original/ actual question paper and were found to have matched.
Investigation is continuing.
Satarkta Bhawan, G.P.O. Complex,
Block A, INA, New Delhi-110023
No. 2025/DFS/DFS/Lokpal/2
Dated 18/02/2025
Circular No. 01/02/25
Subject: Procedure for handling complaints referred by Lokpal to CVOs-reg.
Lokpal of India, under the provisions contained in the Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, 2013 directs Chief Vigilance Officers (CVOs) to conduct preliminary inquiry and submit report in respect of certain complaints received by Lokpal.
सीबीआई ने पश्चिम रेलवे के वडोदरा स्थित डीआरएम कार्यालय में दो आईआरपीएस अधिकारियों और अन्य लोगों से जुड़े एक रिश्वतखोरी नेटवर्क का पर्दाफाश किया है, जिन पर पश्चिम रेलवे की सीमित विभागीय परीक्षा में अभ्यर्थियों को लाभ पहुंचाने के लिए भारी रिश्वत वसूलने का आरोप है।
Date: 06.07.2024
To
The ADRM, SCR Guntakal Division, Guntakal, Dist Anantpur AP
Sub: Investigation of Rc2182024A0013 of CBI AC-III, New Delhi
It is informed that, in connection with the investigation of aforesaid case of CBI AC-III, New Delhi registered U/s 61(2)-BNS and Section 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (As amended in 2018) on 04.07.2024, following railway officers are arrested by CBI on 05.07.2024.
सीबीआई ने वाहानगा बाजार, कोरोमंडल एक्सप्रेस की, ओडिशा में हुई ट्रेन दुर्घटना के सम्बंध में मामला दर्ज किया
सीबीआई ने 2 जून, 2000 23 को वाहानगा बाजार(ओडिशा) में हुई ट्रेन दुर्घटना, जिसमें कोरोमंडल एक्सप्रेस, यशवंतपुर- हावड़ा एक्सप्रेस एवं एक मालगाड़ी की भिड़ंत हुई थी, के सम्बंध में रेल मंत्रालय के अनुरोध, ओडिशा सरकार की सहमति एवं इसी क्रम में डी ओ पी टी (भारत सरकार) से प्राप्त आदेश पर मामला दर्ज किया।
सीबीआई ने उक्त दुर्घटना के सन्दर्भ में जीआरपीएस मामला संख्या- 64, दिनाँक 3/6/2000 23 द्वारा बालासोर जीआरपीएस, जिला कटक (ओडिशा) में पूर्व में दर्ज उक्त मामले की जाँच को अपने हाथों में लिया। सीबीआई की टीम बालासोर (ओडिशा) पहुँच गई है।
आगे की जाँच जारी है।
The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case on the request of Ministry of Railways, consent of the Odisha Government and further orders from DoPT(Govt. of India) relating to the train accident involving Coromandel Express, Yashwantpur-Howrah Express and a Goods train at Bahanaga Bazar in the State of Odisha on 2nd June, 2023.
CBI has taken over the investigation of the case earlier registered at Balasore GRPS, District Cuttack(Odisha) vide GRPS Case No.64 dated 03.06.2023 regarding the said accident. A CBI team has reached Balasore (Odisha).
Investigation is continuing.
Railway Employee Information
ADVANCE CORRECTION SLIP No. 07
Amendment in Para 703.2 & Para 705 of Indian Railway Vigilance Manual- (2018 Edition)
Existing Para 703.2 in Para 703 of Chapter VII of the Indian Railways Vigilance Manual (2018 Edition) shall be replaced as under:-
Para 703.2: The details of cases devoid of vigilance angle resulting in administrative action in agreement with CVC/CVOs advice should not get reflected in the vigilance position of the concerned officer furnished for management decisions.
Existing Para 705 of Chapter VII of the Indian Railways Vigilance Manual (2018 Edition) shall be replaced as under:-
705 ENGAGEMENT OF CONSULTANTS AND EMPLOYMENT/ RE-EMPLOYMENT OF RETIRED RAILWAY OFFICERS IN THE PSUS UNDER MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
Engagement of consultants and employment/ re-employment of retired Railway Officers in the PSUs under Ministry of Railways cannot be done for:
a) Persons borne on current ‘Agreed/ Secret list.
b) Persons involved in any current vigilance/CBI cases or against whom disciplinary or prosecution proceedings are in process.
c) Persons against whom Major penalty has been imposed during last 10 years of service as a result of vigilance/CBI action.
d) Persons against whom Minor penalty has been imposed during last 05 years of service as a result of vigilance/CBI action.
NOTE: If any officer appointed as Consultant is subsequently detected to be involved in a Vigilance/CBI case, action will be taken as per extant guidelines.
For original order click here RAIL NEWS CENTER RAIL EMPLOYEE INFORMATIONSelection & Eligibility Criteria - Chief Vigilance Inspector (Stores) Level-7
1. Volunteers should be working in the category of Ch. OS/CDMS in Pay Matrix Level-7 on regular measure (not under MACP) of Stores Department.
2. Staff working in the category of OS/DMS in Pay matrix Level-6 of in substantive grade, who have put in 02 years regular service in the said grade.
3. Staff of Level -6 will be considered for selection only in case no volunteers from Pay Matrix Level-7 are eligible
4. In any case the volunteers should have put in minimum five years services in Railways as on the date of notification
5. They should have minimum 05 years leftover service from the date of issue of notification.
6. They should be free from DAR/SPE/Vigilance cases md should not have been taken
6. They should be free from DAR/SPE/Vigilance cases and should not have been taken up under DAR as a result of SPE/Vigilance cases during their entire period of service. They should have good record of service with proven integrity.
7. They should not have served as Vigilance Inspector in the past.
8. They should have flair for vigilance work i.e. in vigilance investigations and other associated works.
9. Nature of work requires extensive travelling. Therefore, volunteers should be willing to work under such condition.
10. They should be working in a cadre post but NOT in the ex-cadre post.
11. The posting of Vigilance Inspectors is on tenure basis for the period of 3 years which may be extended for further period of maximum two years only on the basis of individual performance and integrity. However, if. the performance of the employee posted as CVI is found unsatisfactory, he/ she will be repatriated to the parent department at any time before completion of tenure without assigning any reasons thereof.
A written test will be conducted for the eligible employees for 50 marks with duration of two, hours. No supplementary written test will be conducted since the selection is by calling volunteers. The question paper consists of descriptive questions only.
The candidates/employees who secure minimum 60% of marks in the written examination will be called for next level of examination i.e for Vigilance Aptitude Computer Knowledge test of 30 marks with duration of two hours.
Thereafter, considering APARs of last 3 years (Max — 15 marks) and for academic qualifications (Max — 5 marks) put together with the above written examination marks the final empanelment will be done purely based on merit since it’s a selection among -the candidates who secure minimum 60% marks in aggregate subject to having qualified in the written examination with minimum 60% of marks.
For Syllabus Click Here1. Posting of officials in the Vigilance Organisation of the Zonal Railways should be made in consultation with the CVO concerned. 2. These posts have been kept as tenure posts. The normal period of tenure should be 4 years which could be extended upto 6 years in individual cases meriting such a consideration by the GM of the concerned Railway/ Production Unit etc. based on the recommendation of the concerned CVO.
3. The four year term (extendable to six years) should be the overall period which a railway servant or one taken on deputation from other department or State Government can spend in the Vigilance Organisation. As an example, if a railway servant had worked as a Vigilance Inspectors in a Zonal Railway and thereafter also in the Vigilance Directorate of the Railway Board for a total period of four years in all, he should not be continued further in the Vigilance Organisation except in individual cases of special merit and that too upto a maximum of six years. However, the tenure for Enquiry Inspector will be independent of the period spent by them earlier in the Vigilance Organisation in other capacities such as Investigating Inspectors / Vigilance Inspectors, etc.
4. Railways/PUs etc. in exceptional cases may recommend to the Board extension of tenure beyond six years of any individual cases of Vigilance Inspectors etc. provided any one of the following criteria is fulfilled:(a) the person is due to retire within a period of one year or so and it may not be convenient for him to rehabilitate himself during this period in his parent department; (b) no suitable person could be selected inspite of positive efforts made by the Railway and it is intended to extend his tenure by a short period to cover the process of selection, etc. (actual efforts of the railway already made be listed) (c) due to very good cases of investigation against senior people, it is feared that the Vigilance Inspector may be victimized on rehabilitation and efforts to find an alternative position for him have so far failed. The efforts made and genuine reasons for which the fear exists, will have to be enunciated.
(d) In such cases, prior approval of the CVO of the Ministry of Railways would be required before continuing the V.I./I.I. beyond six years.
5. Rotation of officials working in sensitive posts: Posts in the Vigilance Organisation are classified as sensitive warranting the rotation of officials as per extant instructions.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD) No. 2017N-1)ALSL/1/1 New Delhi, Date 11.07.22
Sub: Transfer/ posting of officers/officials working in vigilance unitCVC circular no.020-VGL-054/502950 dt. 03.02.22 on the above subject is enclosed herewith for perusal & necessary action. In this connection, it is advised that for officers/officials who have completed three years, a review may be undertaken for extension of tenure on the basis of factors such as integrity, efficiency & requirement for work on hand. After review, if considered necessary, a proposal for continuation of such officers/officials beyond three years in vigilance unit shall be submitted to Board vigilance for obtaining the concurrence of PED/Vig.
This issues with the approval of Competent Authority.
(Srinivas Malladi)
Director Vigilance Engg
The structure of Vigilance on Indian Railways has been moulded over the years by recommendations of various Committees. At present, the Vigilance Organization on Indian Railways is headed by Additional Member (Vigilance), Railway Board, who is the Chief Vigilance Officer, Ministry of Railways, and reports to Member Staff, Railway Board. He is in the rank of Additional Secretary, Government of India. He is a link between the Ministry of Railways and CVC. He is assisted by a team of officers & staff in the Vigilance Directorate of Railway Board.
At present, there are four Executive Directors belonging to the Accounts, Engineering, Stores & Traffic disciplines – they are in turn assisted by Directors, Joint Directors, Deputy Directors. There is also a post of Director Vigilance(P), which has traditionally been manned by IPS officers.
At the level of Zonal Railways, the Vigilance Organization is headed by the Senior Deputy General Manager, (SDGM), who is also designated as the Chief Vigilance Officer of the Zonal Railway. In Production Units & Public Sector Undertakings attached to the Ministry of Railways, the Vigilance Organization is headed by a Chief Vigilance Officer (although the CVC refers to the CVOs as Vigilance Officers only).
The CVO reports directly to the General Manager or Head of the Unit. He is generally in the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India. He is assisted by Vigilance officers drawn from various disciplines of Railway services – Chief Vigilance Officers (Senior Administrative Grade), Dy. Chief Vigilance Officers (Selection Grade or Junior Administrative Grade), Vigilance Officers (Senior Scale) and Assistant Vigilance Officers (Junior Scale) – and inspectors, watchers, office staff etc. The exact composition of Vigilance officials varies across Railways.
In the case of small units/PSUs, it may not always be possible to have a full time Chief Vigilance Officer. In that case, an officer with relatively less executive responsibilities is made in-charge of Vigilance work in that unit – in such cases, it is to be ensured that he is not given additional charge of sensitive matters, like dealing with tenders, selections, arbitrations, etc. In the case of small attached units, a contiguous unit having a full-fledged Vigilance set-up is made responsible for Vigilance functions of that unit as well.
There is also a full-fledged enquiry organization under the administrative control of SDGM, to deal with D&A (Discipline & Appeal) enquiries arising from Vigilance cases. This organization is manned by Enquiry Officers (Sr. Scale), Assistant Enquiry Officers (Junior Scale) and Enquiry Inspectors.
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CENTRAL VIGILANCE COMMISSION Satarkta Bhawan, G.P.O. Complex, Block A, INA, New Delhi-10023
GT. / NO. 000/VGL/A18 Dated 03.12.2021
Circular No. 21/12/21
Subject:- Timely finalization of Departmental Inquiry Proceedings -improving vigilance administration.
Reference: – (i) Commission’s Circular No. 8(1)(g)/99(2) dated 19.02.1999 (ii) Commission’s Circular No. 8(1)(g)/99(3) dated 03.03.1999 (iii) Commission’s Circular No. 3(v)/99(7) dated 06.09.1999 (iv) Commission’s Circular No. 000/VGL/18 dated 23.05.2000 (v) Commission’s Office Order No. 51/08/2004 dated 10.08.2004 (vi) Commission’s Circular No. 02/01/2016 dated 18.01.2016 (vii) Commission’s Circular No. 18/12/20 dated 14.12.2020 (viii) Commission’s Circular No. 19/09/21 dated 06.10.2021The Central Vigilance Commission, as part of its functions of exercising superintendence over vigilance administration of the organizations covered under its advisory jurisdiction has, time and again, laid emphasis on timely completion of disciplinary proceedings.
2. However, it has been observed that in cases where Regular Departmental Action for Major Penalty has been initiated, one of the main reasons for delay in completion of disciplinary proceedings is due to the delay caused in the inquiry proceedings being conducted by the Inquiry Officers. The Commission, vide its Circular dated 03.03.1999 had prescribed the model time limit for the Inquiry Officers for conducting departmental inquiries. The same was reiterated vide circular dated 18.01.2016. The Model time limit is again reproduced below:-
| Stage of Departmental Inquiry | Time limit prescribed |
|---|---|
| Fixing date of Preliminary Hearing and inspection of listed documents. submission of Defence Documents/witnesses and nomination of a Defence Assistant (DA) (if not already nominated) | Within four weeks from the date of appointment of Inquiry Officer. |
| Inspection of relied upon documents/submission of list of Defence Witnesses/Defence Documents/Examination of relevancy of Defence Documents/ Defence Witnesses, procuring of additional documents and submission of certificates confirming inspection of additional documents by CO/DA Issue of summons to the witnesses, fixing the date of Regular Hearing and arrangement for participation of witnesses in the Regular Hearing Regular Hearing on Day to Day basis | 3 months |
| Submission of Writing Brief by PO to CO and IO | 15 days |
| Submission of Written Brief by PO/CO | 15 days |
| Submission of Inquiry Report from the date of receipt of Written Brief of PO/CO | 30 days |
3. The Commission has directed that the above time schedule should be brought to the notice of all Inquiry Officers (already appointed/to be appointed in future) for strict compliance.
4. The Commission has further directed that all the Inquiry Officers be asked to submit a monthly report to the Disciplinary Authority concerned, indicating the present status/progress of the inquiry proceedings being conducted by them. A copy of the monthly report should also be endorsed to the CVO of the organizations concerned, by the Inquiry Officer. In case, it is found that the inquiry proceedings are getting delayed beyond the prescribed time limit, the CVO concerned should immediately take up the matter with the Inquiry Officer and Disciplinary Authority concerned to ensure timely action.
5. The above instructions may be noted for strict compliance and may also be brought to the notice of all the Disciplinary Authorities and Inquiry Officers.
(Rajiv Verma) Director
Original OrderNo.E(D&A) 2021/RG6-7
New Delhi., Dated 15 .03. 2021 The General Managers, All Indian Railways & Production Units etc., (As per standard List). Subject: Imposition of incorrect/ un intended penalty by Authorities (Disciplinary/ Appellate Revisionary)- reg. A case has been brought to notice by the Vigilance Directorate, wherein, a Disciplinary Authority, though intending to impose a major penalty, under Rule 6(v) of the Railway Servants(Discipline & Appeal) Rules, 1968, actually ended up imposing a penalty which happened to be a minor penalty under Rule 6 (iii-b) of the aforesaid Rules.
2. It has been considered necessary to sensitize the Disciplinary Authorities/Appellate Authorities/Revisionary Authorities so that such errors do not recur in the future. 3. It needs to be recalled that there are two segments of the penalty of reduction by stage(s) in the same time scale of pay, one falling within the Rule 6(iii-b) which happens to be a minor penalty and the other falling under Rule 6(v) which happens to be a major penalty.
As provided for in Rule 6, except for a reduction by one stage in the same time scale of pay for a period not exceeding 3 years, which is without cumulative effect and which does not adversely effect the pension of the concerned Railway Servant, all other variables of reduction by stage(s) in the same time scale of pay happens to be major penalties.
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