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Kejriwal govt transfers 800 Delhi Jal Board officials

  •   Tue, Jan 07 2014 11:45:00 AM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (PTI): Cracking down on corruption in Delhi Jal Board, the city government on Monday suspended three officials of the water distribution utility and shifted around 800 others in a bid to streamline its service delivery mechanism.

Chief water analyst Vinod Kumar, patwari Sunil Kumar and meter reader Atul Prakash were suspended following orders by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Education and PWD Minister Manish Sisodia said after a sting operation by a TV channel showed the trio seeking money to clear use of water for building construction and meter reading.

The anti-corruption bureau of Delhi Government has been asked to investigate the alleged bribery case involving the three DJB officials.

Urban development and PWD minister Manish Sisodia said that "By initiating action, we have tried to give out a strong and clear message to all officials that they have to understand that days of corruption are over and it is a governance of clean politics."

He said cases will be filed against the three officials.

In a massive reshuffle in the water distribution utility, around 800 officials were transferred in the first major decision by the AAP government to streamline the jal board.

The action came ten days after DJB CEO Debashree Mukherjee was shifted on December 28 soon after Kejriwal took oath as Chief Minister.

Aam Aadmi Party had been voted to power in the national capital on a wave of promises, including providing 700 litres of free water per household.

Sources said transfer orders have been issued following a direction from the Chief Minister who is the chairperson of the Jal Board.

They said the Chief Minister had issued specific directions to revamp the service delivery mechanism of Delhi Jal Board, following which the transfers have been effected.

"Transfer orders for around 800 officials were issued today to improve service delivery," officials said.

"All those officials who have worked for over three years in a particular place have been transferred to a different place," a senior DJB official said.

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  • rehna, mangalore

    Wed, Jan 08 2014

    Harry, you have rightly said. But you know our people. They after Money & Boose. So it is our duty to inform our friends and make chain & bring AAP to power in the 2014 Elections.

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  • Harrys, Bangalore

    Wed, Jan 08 2014

    AAP should come to Karnataka to throw out of power Congress and BJP
    in the coming Loksabha elections.Both Congress and BJP have looted Karnataka state.Youth should join AAP and put a stop to Congress and BJP rule in Karnataka,
    We need people like Kejriwal and his team and not like Anjaneya,Abhayachandra, BSY,Eswarappa
    Sadananda Gowda,Prahlad Joshi and others.Corruption and communalism should be stopped.And the culprits
    should be sent to jail.CM Siddaramayya's hands are tied up.
    So he has become a weak CM.No Modi,No Rahul,only AAP!!

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  • YASHAVANTH SHETTY, MANGALORE

    Wed, Jan 08 2014

    Let's have a firm grip & control all culprits & give a clear message of being strict on corruption.I am sure we'll 'Honge Kaamyaab'.Let's do everything to curb corruption.

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Wed, Jan 08 2014



    Dear PNA, Kudla.

    Good one.

    No problem I will make it a point when I visit M'lore. Of course with Bandu and the touch of his great memories.......


    Have a good day.

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  • Anthony Lobo, Mangalore

    Wed, Jan 08 2014

    If this trend goes all metropolitan and other big cities, by 2020 what ex-President APJ AbdulKalam predicted will come true. Hope AK accepts some sort of security as evil spirits may be working hard. We cannot afford to lose the good spirit of AK.

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  • Suleman, Udupi

    Tue, Jan 07 2014

    More focus on Arvind Kejriwal than Modi now a days. All media will make him popular. If he performs well I propose him to future PM.

    Good luck AK. God bless you

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  • Cure de Ars, India

    Tue, Jan 07 2014

    Can any of the Christians/Catholics tell me, how many of them become active members of AAP or only making comments. Free membership drive is open, will you please join first then click "like".

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  • Deepak, manglore

    Wed, Jan 08 2014

    Why Christians and catholics only ? What you want to say ?

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  • jr,

    Tue, Jan 07 2014

    "RIGHT MAN AT RIGHT TIME IN RIGHT PLACE" THIS IS A SHAME FOR NATIONAL PARTIES !
    HE SEEMS TO BE RIGHT PERSON NOT ONLY AS DELHI CM BUT ALSO PM OF INDIA.
    NOW IT IS RIGHT TIME FOR ALL OF US TO COME OUT OF FOG AND VIEW WHAT IS HAPPENING AROUNG US.

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  • Rolphy Almeida, Udupi/ Bangalore

    Tue, Jan 07 2014

    I like his way of functioning without fear being in a minority government. Congress cannot withdraw support and BJP cannot support. Testing time for all the corrupt babus and politicians. But, he has to accept personal security for the interest of the citizens as he is creating more enemies than friends.

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  • CYRIL MASCARENHAS, KIREM/MIRA ROAD/DUBAI

    Tue, Jan 07 2014

    JUST TRANSFERING NO USE..SACK THEM ON THE SPOT..

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  • Deepak, Paladka

    Tue, Jan 07 2014

    "DABANGG- 3" Hero Aravind Kejarwall of AAP

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  • Amin Bhoja, Patte / Riyadh

    Tue, Jan 07 2014

    It is a Kejriwal's trend running in Indian Politics.Corrupt officials to be punished and the corrupt politicians too, a election promise and it's fulfillment.Good Job at work.

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Tue, Jan 07 2014



    I am just happy and no words would fit in praise of Mr. Kejrival for fulfilling the election promises he has made.

    Kejriwal wave is in action and other political leaders have started feeling the effect of the same.

    God give strength, energy & wisdom in his future endeavors. (Election 2014)

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  • PNA , KUDLA

    Tue, Jan 07 2014

    Flavian,
    Lift your glass cheers ,I second you on cheering the good work being done.
    From the time I was a little boy I have heard the word corruption now I am happy it is being tackled.
    Lets meet with BANDU when you come.

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  • Naufal, Uddabettu

    Tue, Jan 07 2014

    'AAP' mujhe acche lagne laga...

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  • HINDUSTANI, Manipal/Dubai

    Tue, Jan 07 2014

    A big salute to AAP 4 taking the decission in people favour,ist clean up operation in Jal board and 2 nd changing abandon busses in to night shelters for homeless.

    God Bless AAP.

    JAI HIND!

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  • Eric Coelho, Mangalore

    Tue, Jan 07 2014

    What previous government 'Immediate suspension of corrupted DJP' did not do in 65 years in India or 20 years in Delhi by BJP and Congress, it was done in few minutes by AAP Govt. Several sting operations by media was brought to the notice of the govt but no action was taken and that is why these corrupted people became thick skinned. It is time that AAP government brings out a paper where all Delhi Government employees their assets. There will be many benami names which will not be disclosed. Also all corrupted employees' assets should be confiscated keeping aside the amount of real money they earned during their employment so that it will be used by the corrupted family members for their daily needs. Also these corrupted employees should be put behind bars for 7 years.

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  • Rita, Madikeri

    Tue, Jan 07 2014

    GOD has heard a million people prayers for INDIA which was perishing under BJP, Congress and other parties. Indians wake up and support the right party.

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  • Stany D'sa, Mangalore/Dubai

    Tue, Jan 07 2014

    New Year's most coveted gift to Delhi Jal Board officials by Kejriwal govt. I am sure Kejriwal is the man of action and he will put the system in order and weed out corruption. Long live Kejriwal
    and we need you to lead our Nation. Jai Ho AAP.

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  • Anees, Karkala

    Tue, Jan 07 2014

    Mr Anand: Are you human? donot blame all workers..they have dependent.this word is ridiculous.it is not a human attitude.

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  • Subash Pai, Mangalore/Dubai

    Tue, Jan 07 2014

    You have totally misunderstood, the employees are transferred and not sacked.

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  • Golbert C Pinto, Mangalore/Muscat

    Tue, Jan 07 2014

    Jaadhu of Anil Kapoor working in Delhi.

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  • Tony Pinto, Manglore - Dubai

    Tue, Jan 07 2014

    A joke is doing rounds on the internet, that "Delhi" has become new India and the rest of India has become "Mizoram" from National Media and Kejariwal is a hero..... Now 800 transfer had Kejriwal asked public opinion by SMS or taken the decision by himself after 1 week seems no water for delhi public , dear public fill up the tank as much as you can after a week all systems will going to collapse ....lol????

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  • Vivek pais, Kadri

    Tue, Jan 07 2014

    Mr. tony,

    Water is distributed not through corruption but through the pipeline. Do u think Kejriwal is a fool to just transfer 800 officials without a Plan B in place.

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  • sada huckh, manglore

    Tue, Jan 07 2014

    Kejriwal is planing to take a pipeline from the sea.... Know why ?

    Planing for summer :-)

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  • Koraga, Mangalore

    Wed, Jan 08 2014

    Hollow DXB hero. It is not DXB where scare city of water is high. India has plenty of water. One should know how to streamline without corruption.

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  • ambrose d souza sj, Mangalore

    Tue, Jan 07 2014

    Shabhasha AK for your courage and insight into the corruption in the DJB and now look into the Electricity boards and other govt offices too! Let the rule of justice prevail in the Capital of India. Punish those 800 DJB officials. Ab hamara kya hoga? Shivering waves have begun going around the country. God bless your efforts! JAI HO JAI Bharatki !!!!!!

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  • Ignatius Rodrigues, Abu Dhabi

    Tue, Jan 07 2014

    AAP represents the voice of every Indian who wanted to see a better India and better tomorrow. We need the action, punishment can wait (need to follow the common law, procedures, etc.). All the best AAP.

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  • G. Fernandes, Mangalore/UK

    Tue, Jan 07 2014

    Well done! AAP has uprooted the weed!

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  • Anand, karkala

    Tue, Jan 07 2014


    Seize all the wealth of 800 employees, accumulated by way of corruption.

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  • Indian, Mangalore

    Tue, Jan 07 2014

    Good work by AAP. Wipe out corruption .... AAP zindabaad....

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