Corruption in government offices is not an occasional incident. It is a structural failure protected by weak disciplinary rules, slow inquiries and a culture of impunity. From police stations to RTOs, municipal bodies, customs, revenue offices and public schools, citizens are forced to navigate a system where bribery and extortion are normalised. This has destroyed public trust, slowed service delivery and created an environment where honest officers are outnumbered and discouraged.

The present disciplinary framework is fundamentally broken. Employees caught taking bribes or engaging in criminal activities are routinely “suspended” for a few months and then reinstated. They return to the same desks where they abused power and continue the same behavior with even more confidence. Suspension has effectively become paid leave, not punishment.

This petition demands a policy overhaul that replaces the current ineffective approach with a Mandatory Removal Policy for corruption and criminal misconduct.

The Demand
We call upon the Government of India, the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), and the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) to adopt the following mandatory measures:

1. Immediate termination of any government employee proven guilty of corruption or criminal misconduct through a completed departmental inquiry or court conviction. No reinstatement. No transfers.
2. No extended suspensions.Fast-track vigilance inquiries with strict timelines. Investigations cannot drag on for years. A defined deadline ensures accountability.
3. Public disclosure of terminated employees and reasons for termination. Transparency acts as a deterrent.
4. Ban on re-employment in any government or semi-government body after termination for corruption.
5. Legal protection for whistleblowers who report corruption inside departments. Without protection, insiders will never come forward.

Why This Is Necessary
The current system shields corruption rather than stopping it. A corrupt officer who returns after suspension signals to others that consequences are temporary. This weakens the credibility of the state and normalises bribery as part of public life.

The Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index has repeatedly placed India in a worrying position. Public service delivery is one of the biggest contributors. Unless the government enforces strict dismissal of corrupt officials, no policy reform will meaningfully improve governance.

What This Petition Achieves
A Mandatory Removal Policy will:

• Create real consequences instead of symbolic punishments
• Strengthen public trust
• Reduce bribery at the point of service
• Improve efficiency and transparency across government departments
• Protect honest employees who currently operate in a toxic environment

India cannot fight corruption with soft measures. Termination must become the default consequence, not the rare exception.

Call to Action
We are demanding a concrete, enforceable policy that finally puts integrity above bureaucracy. Sign this petition to urge the government to implement mandatory termination for corrupt officials and restore accountability in public institutions.