Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has raised serious concerns regarding the years-long delay in resolving vigilance cases against government employees. As his influence within the coalition government grows, he has become more vocal on various key issues, including his remarks on the home ministry, the “Seize the Ship” incident, and his response to the recent Tirupati stampede tragedy. Now, he is turning his focus to the unresolved vigilance cases, many of which have been pending for decades.
Pawan Kalyan has demanded a comprehensive inquiry into the reasons behind the delay in these cases. He has called on officials to provide a detailed report on how many vigilance cases remain unresolved and the reasons for the prolonged delay. He has set a three-week deadline for the submission of these reports, stressing that immediate action is necessary to address the backlog. He emphasized that resolving these cases promptly is crucial to maintaining the accountability and efficiency of government employees.
The Deputy Chief Minister highlighted that the delay in resolving vigilance cases is not only affecting employees’ careers but also blocking their retirement benefits. Some cases have been pending for more than 20 years, which has resulted in missed promotions and delayed retirement payouts for the officers involved. Pawan Kalyan expressed shock at the scale of this issue and called for urgent action to clear the backlog.
In a bid to expedite the process, Pawan Kalyan has directed Chief Secretaries from key departments, including Panchayati Raj, Rural Development, RWS, and the Forest Department, to submit detailed reports on all pending vigilance, ACB, and departmental cases within three weeks. He emphasized the importance of addressing all cases, whether vigilance-related or not, to ensure timely justice and fairness for employees.
To accelerate the resolution of these cases, Pawan Kalyan has issued new guidelines for handling investigations. He instructed that any allegations against officials must be followed by a thorough and impartial preliminary investigation. Strong evidence should be gathered early, and steps should be taken to avoid any conflicts of interest during the process. Additionally, department heads have been urged to focus on resolving both vigilance and non-vigilance cases quickly and efficiently.
After reviewing the progress in three weeks, Pawan Kalyan will decide on further steps to ensure that these long-pending vigilance cases are resolved in a fair and timely manner.