Major reshuffle in Trade & Taxes Dept by Delhi CM to ensure zero corruption

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has effected a major administrative reshuffle with the transfer of 162 officers and employees in the Trade & Taxes (GST) Department as part of her government’s zero-tolerance policy towards corruption and irregularities which.

The action followed a surprise inspection of the State GST office at the ITO that was conducted by the CM on April 8 when she flagged serious lapses and the absence of several officials.

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Acting directly on the CM’s instructions, the department has transferred a total of 162 officers and employees, including three Assistant Commissioners.

Notably, those transferred on the CM’s directive were the ones who had been posted at the same place since a very long time.

The officials and employees included 58 Grade- I Section Officers, 22 Grade- II Assistant Section Officers, 74 Grade- III Senior Assistants and 5 Grade- IV Junior Assistants.

Gupta has made it very clear that ensuring transparency and accountability in administration is the government’s top priority, and there is no place for any kind of irregularity or corruption.

During the inspection, CM Gupta had made it clear that discipline would be enforced uniformly across all levels from Commissioners and Special Commissioners to the lowest ranks.

She mandated biometric attendance for all officials and directed that show-cause notices be issued to those found absent.

Gupta had also warned that any disruption in public services would result in direct accountability being fixed on the concerned officer

The Chief Minister has been conducting unannounced inspections in different departments and government offices as well as on-ground checks to ensure prompt public service delivery, while works are being done keeping quality and timely delivery intact.

She said such surprise checks will continue and strict action will be taken against those found neglecting their duties which affects public interest.