Overview
- The Rajasthan government said on Sunday that it has dismissed 20 officials, suspended 332 personnel and stopped pensions for 17 retired staff as part of an intensified crackdown.
- Officials said more than 100 cases have received prosecution sanction and the state has invoked Section 17-A of the Prevention of Corruption Act in a subset of matters to fast-track action.
- The measures cover technical and service departments including PHED, PWD, health centres and the state water board with allegations such as bribery, trap operations, misuse of position and disproportionate assets.
- Authorities reported that 577 investigations remain open, signalling further administrative steps and possible criminal prosecutions ahead as probes continue across multiple districts.
- The campaign, led by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, extends to retired employees through pension-withholdings and aims to change official behavior by combining administrative penalties with legal action.