Proper planning and budgeting to counterbalance expenditure and income can eliminate the need to make ‘quick money'. It is only when needs are not compensated by income, the temptation to look for illegal sources of income arises, said K.C.Mahali ,Inspector General of Police, Central Zone, here on Saturday.
Addressing police, CISF and Airports Authority of India personnel at the valediction of the Vigilance Awareness Week celebration, Mr. Mahali exhorted officials to develop an ethical mindset to live within their means. Aspiration to acquire material comforts outside the periphery of resources were behind corrupt practices, despite hike in salaries of government servants subsequent to sixth pay commission recommendations.
“We are always worried about our salaries, but forget to check our expenditure. Practice self regulation and avoid crossing the ‘lakshman rekha' between need and greed.”
Cautioning that corruption cannot always go undetected, he said corrupt officials would eventually be snared by the vigilance mechanism. With increasing prosperity, instances of fraudulence fuelled by desire to make quick money were on the rise, as evidenced by establishment of cyber crime cells, he noted.
Adding that true satisfaction obtained through earned money could never be experienced through illegal funds, Mr.Mahali said corrupt practices of parents also influenced children who observed their actions keenly.
Calling for transparency and accountability in all actions, S.Dharmaraj, Airport Director, said the spirit of the vigilance awareness week to root out corruption in all forms including favouritism, misappropriation of funds and improper use of discretionary powers, should be preserved all through the year. Winners of various competitions conducted during the week long celebrations were honoured. A.R.Kumaran, Junior Executive, S.Subramaniam, Assisstant Manager (Cargo), spoke. Anti- corruption posters with graphic illustrations around the Airport set the tone for vigilance awareness week celebrations.
