First list of Delhi's tainted civic babus ready

Sources said the first list of 'corrupt' civic officials includes names of people who have been long missing from their office or those who have been absent for a long time.

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The North Delhi Municipal Corporation has prepared a list of corrupt officials which will be submitted to Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal on Friday.

The LG had directed the civic body to prepare the list and the issue was raised in the meeting of the North MCD Standing Committee on Thursday.

In the meeting, North Delhi Municipal Corporation Standing Committee chairman Jai Prakash had stirred up a controversy when he said: "My men are in every department who are keeping an eye on them (corrupt officials), so in this case, the officer who does corruption will not be spared."

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According to sources, names of about 50 officials have been included in the first list who have complaints of corruption against them.

Sources said it includes the names of officials from departments like license and building. "The first list of tainted officials is ready and will be handed over to the Honourable LG on Friday. But this is a continuous process, more such lists to be followed," said Varsha Joshi, commissioner, North Delhi Municipal Corporation.

Jai Prakash said: "Prime Minister Narendra Modi's dream is to cleanse the dirt, along with corruption. So, the North Delhi Municipal Corporation has started it. Any corrupt officer will not be spared." Moreover, the names of the officers who have been long missing from their workplace or those who have been remaining absent for a long time are also included in the list. This list also includes non-performing officers who have failed to deliver according to their position and eligibility. The corrupt officers will be given compulsory retirement after initial scrutiny.