Center Pulled Up For Lack Of Transparency

Friday, 19 September 09: 15 Public Information Bureau

New Delhi. The Supreme Court on Thursday pulled up the Center for lack of transparency in the process of selection of Central Vigilance Commissioner and Vigilance Commissioners. The government then assured that no final decision would be taken without the concurrence of the court. Raising the question of lack of transparency in the selection process of the Chief Vigilance Commissioner and Vigilance Commissioners, the court observed that it encourages favoritism and nepotism. The court wanted to know why only bureaucrats are selected for these posts and not the common man.

A bench headed by Chief Justice RM Lodha said that the selection process should be a sign of fairness and the present system is being criticized as it involves transparency. There is a lack. The judges said that any system in which an internal process is followed for selection is criticized by the public for its lack of transparency. The court said the country has a wealth of talent and people want transparency. Why do you adopt such a process that does not give opportunities to those who are talented.

Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi said that applications cannot be invited from the public as most of the people would rather be considered by the Center than apply for the post. give priority.

He said that the selection process will take at least one month to complete. He assured the court that no final decision on the appointment would be taken during the pendency of the matter in the apex court. After hearing the arguments of the Attorney General, the Supreme Court directed the Central Government to file a reply in the entire matter by October 9, hearing 14 postponed to October. Rohatgi, while giving information about the selection process, said that the Cabinet Secretary and 36 other secretaries would be eligible for this post. 120 propose names. From this 20 names are taken and then a list of five people is prepared and sent to the selection committee. The court then asked about the grounds for forwarding the names and said that there may be different parameters for sending the names of different secretaries. The court was hearing a PIL filed by an NGO. It has been alleged that the Central Government is proceeding in the recruitment process without giving publicity regarding the vacancy of the posts of Central Vigilance Commissioner and Vigilance Commissioners. Chief Vigilance Commissioner Pradeep Kumar 28 is retiring on Sept.