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Minister calls for stronger internal vigilance in LSG department
T'puram: Local self-govt minister M B Rajesh stressed the need to strengthen the internal vigilance mechanism within the LSG department. He spoke at a one-day training session for internal vigilance officers held at the department headquarters on Thursday.
Highlighting the vital role of local bodies as the first point of support for lakhs of ordinary citizens, he said there should be no delays in the delivery of services. "It is a fact that some officials still delay files unnecessarily and trouble people by raising irrelevant objections," he pointed out. He also acknowledged the presence of officers involved in financial irregularities and said it is the responsibility of internal vigilance officers to detect such violations with utmost diligence.
"A functional and efficient vigilance system can ensure justice for the common man," the minister said. Rajesh added that the internal vigilance wing would be given more powers and facilities through amendments to the Panchayati Raj Rules. During the event, the minister also released a study report prepared by the town planning department on resorts in Wayanad.
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