Rotation of officials working in sensitive posts - CVC Directions
CENTRAL Vigilance Commission had earlier instructed that Ministries/Departments/Organisations and CVOs are to identify the sensitive posts and staff working in these posts and also ensure that they are strictly rotated after every two/three years to avoid developing vested interests.
The Commission has observed that such rotational transfers are not affected in many organisations due to which officials continue to remain in the same posts for long periods. Such overstay and continuous postings afford scope for indulging in corrupt activities, developing vested interests etc. which may not be in the interest of the organisation.
So, the Commission wants periodical rotation of officials holding sensitive posts/jobs to be ensured. Heads/CVOs of all Departments/Organisations are advised to ensure strict compliance of the Commission's guidelines and implement the same in letter and spirit. Further, the CVOs should specifically report the action taken indicating the number of officials rotated/transferred in the respective organisations in the Monthly Report of CVOs submitted to the Commission.
What are Sensitive Posts? At least in the Revenue Department, they are identified as posts with potential to make money and rotational transfers are required to give an equitable opportunity to all. Officers in non-sensitive posts feel cheated when they are not shifted to sensitive posts even after two or three years and some favoured officers continuing in sensitive posts well beyond the stipulated tenure. Rich getting richer and poor becoming poorer - in a higher sense!
Transfer is a High Net Worth commercial Activity in many Departments!
Central Vigilance Commission Circular No. 03/09/13-CE, Dated: September 11, 2013