Criminal action against erring govt servants
Dr G V Rao
(Querist) 19 January 2019
This query is : Resolved
Sir/Madam, I am into Social Work on a serious basis. I often file complaints / petitions to Municipal, Electricity, Water Works Departments against illegal constructions, encroachments and other such violations. However the Govt Officials just do some initial work and then stop taking action against such violators. Further when such complaints are escalated to higher authorities no action is taken.
My Question: Can I file a Criminal Complaint against such erring Govt Officials on grounds of Negligence or other sections of Law so that Officials will do as per duty as deemed fit to help India make a better place.
kavksatyanarayana
(Expert) 19 January 2019
Your work is good. But the officials directly cannot take action against their subordinates. there are certain rules to initiate action. The higher official will take more time to take action and in the mean period they will transfer. And please go from Higher Officials but not from lower level. I think violation or any other comes from Higher only.
Dr J C Vashista
(Expert) 20 January 2019
Well done, please keep it up.
In order to initiate legal action against erring public officials you will have to collect necessary statistical data, evidences and policy on the subject matter. Seek professional services of a local prudent lawyer to achieve your goal/ aim.
Best wishes.
Martin S.
(Expert) 20 January 2019
You follow Prassana Ji's advice.
Sudhir Kumar, Advocate
(Expert) 22 January 2019
Read IPC. There is provision for action on govt official failing to obey command of law
Sudhir Kumar, Advocate
(Expert) 22 January 2019
Read IPC. There is provision for action on govt official failing to obey command of law
Hemant Agarwal
(Expert) 21 February 2019
1. You can persistently follow-up with the dept's. Vigilance Dept., and also initiate proceedings under the Dereliction of Duty Act (state wise). Difficult and virtually impossible task.
Keep Smiling .... Hemant Agarwal
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