Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 1: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Jammu and Kashmir is taking a significant step towards enhancing transparency and efficiency in its operations by transitioning to a fully electronic challan system.
Effective from January 1st, 2025, all ACB branches will discontinue the use of manual registration of FIRs and submit their respective challan electronically through the Crime & Criminal Tracking Network and System (CCTNS).
This initiative aims to streamline the challan filing process, improve record-keeping, and facilitate faster case management. All Investigating Officers (IOs) within the ACB will be required to submit specific forms within the CCTNS system for each case challan, ” an official statement said.
To facilitate this transition, CCTNS labs have been established in all eight ACB police stations across Jammu and Kashmir. Additionally, 18 officials have undergone training to ensure smooth operation of the CCTNS platform. Supervisory officers are instructed to withhold approval of any challan until all necessary information is entered into the CCTNS, the statement said.
The ACB J&K is committed to leveraging technology for improved efficiency and transparency in its fight against corruption. This transition to the CCTNS system marks a significant step towards achieving these goals, it added.
The statement said the ACB has tightened the noose around corrupt officials. In the year 2024, 87 FIRs were registered by J&K Anti Corruption Bureau. This includes 42 cases in Jammu division and 45 cases in Kashmir division. 32 cases were charge-sheeted in the court of law in this year. The investigation of cases in ACB is carried out in a thorough manner and strenuous efforts are put to collect evidence.
23 trap cases and 13 case of Disproportionate Assets were registered during the year.
42521 vigilance clearances through online Vigilance Clearance Portal were issued by ACB during the year 2024. The Vigilance clearance is sought for the purpose of promotion, regularization, retirement and for obtaining NOC to go abroad etc., the statement said.
While continuing its tirade against the unholy nexus of revenue officers and land mafia, 16 FIRs were registered in the year, wherein Custodian land in Asarwan, Mishriwala and Bhalwal area of Jammu district has been found usurped by the land mafia in connivance with the officers/officials of Custodian/ Revenue and Police Department.
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