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Lokpal Act: Anything Undeclared Is Ill-Gotten

For now, the government officials will be in a fix if they don't declare the assets they own.

According to a new ruling issued by the government, if the employees refrain from declaring any movable or immovable assets and liabilities, then they will be counted as illegally acquired property.

As per the new Lokpal act, all assets have to be declared by the officials, else they will be automatically counted as property acquired through corrupt means.

The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has issued a draft with regards to the Lokpal Act saying that all Group A, B and C employees are required to file returns for property and liabilities by October 15, 2015.

Though the earlier deadline was March 15, 2015, now the deadline has been pushed forward till October.

The law makes it mandatory for both husband and wife to file returns in case both of them work with the government.

Though the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act came into force from January 1, 2014, it was felt that the Act needed some amendments which is presently under consideration in the Parliament.

The Act provides for establishment of a Lokpal at the union level and Lokayuktas at the state level to inquire into corruption charges levied against government officials.

With new guidelines, those involved in corruption charges will face a longer sentence and the punishment for those giving bribe and those taking bribes has also been extended.

On the other hand, the IAS and IPS officials have been given some exemption and they will be now protected from being punished for decisions taken while executing their official duties.

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