DOP&T

Standard Operating Procedures for Processing Cases under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988

By TEAM CIRCULAR EXPRESS • 03 Sep 2021

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The Department of Personnel and Training (DoP&T) has issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to standardize the process for seeking prior approval under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. This section mandates that police officers obtain prior approval from the appropriate government or authority before conducting any enquiry, inquiry, or investigation into offences alleged to have been committed by public servants in the discharge of their official duties. The circular outlines the procedure for processing information, the ranks of police officers authorized to seek approval, and a single-window mechanism for submission. It includes a checklist to ensure all necessary details are provided for the consideration of such proposals. All administrative authorities and investigating agencies are requested to strictly comply with these procedures.

City

New Delhi

State

Delhi

is it pertains to a particular service or cadre

Applies to all public servants as defined under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.

issue for which issued

Standardization of procedures for seeking prior approval under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.

is it guidelines or office order, or office memorandum

Office Memorandum / Circular

purpose of issue

To provide a uniform and effective implementation process for prior approval under Section 17A of the Act.

Most Important Details

The circular establishes a mandatory requirement for police officers to seek prior approval before investigating public servants for decisions taken in official capacity, defines the rank of police officers authorized to seek such approval based on the status of the public servant, and introduces a single-window procedure with a mandatory checklist for submission.

Regards, Circular Express