Insertion of Section 17A in anti-graft Act step in right direction: VP Dhankhar

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday (April 20) said the 2018 amendment of the Prevention of Corruption Act with the insertion of Section 17A was a “step in the right direction” for ensuring that civil servants can properly discharge their duties.

“It (the section) regulates investigation of issues regarding decisions taken by public servants in discharge of their official duties by providing prior approval of the authority concerned,” he said.

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Dhankhar was addressing the inauguration of the two-day celebrations being held in the national capital to mark the 16th Civil Services Day.

Hon’ble Vice President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated the 16th Civil Services Day celebrations at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi today. @DrJitendraSingh @DoPTGoI pic.twitter.com/d6at2FYgwm

— Vice President of India (@VPIndia) April 20, 2023

Civil services fulcrum to achieve developed India: Dhankhar

The vice president said the civil services were the fulcrum for achieving Viksit Bharat (developed India) and lauded the bureaucracy for bringing in development through their hard work and zeal.

“Our civil service composition is continuously getting more representatives, encompassing all segments of society,” Dhankhar added.

(With agency inputs)