Hyderabad: The Forum for Good Governance has written to Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. The forum raised serious concerns over the rising pendency of Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) and Vigilance cases. It urged immediate reforms to strengthen accountability in governance.
In a detailed representation, FGG president M. Padmanabha Reddy said the backlog reflects systemic apathy. He cited data obtained under the Right to Information Act. Of 323 ACB cases received by the Revenue Department, officials disposed of only five. The remaining 318 cases are still pending. Many date back to before 2014.
The pattern repeats in Vigilance cases. Authorities closed only eight of the 129 cases registered. The remaining 121 cases remain unresolved. Several are more than a decade old. The forum warned that such delays erode public trust and weaken anti-corruption institutions.
The forum also alleged deliberate inaction by some Secretariat departments. It accused them of shielding tainted officials by delaying decisions on inquiry reports. Even when Vigilance probes confirm misconduct, departments often delay or dilute disciplinary action.
FGG calls for a two-year limit on ACB case pendency
FGG said prolonged pendency allows accused officials to stay in service. In some cases, officials continue even after repeated ACB traps. The forum said these delays harm citizens and damage the government’s credibility.
To fix the issue, the forum urged the Chief Minister to introduce structural reforms. It called for a strict two-year deadline to resolve all ACB and Vigilance cases. It also proposed a monitoring mechanism to enforce compliance. The forum said these steps would restore public confidence and improve governance standards.