79 UP IPS officers miss deadline

As many as 79 IPS officers of UP cadre have not submitted their immovable property returns (IPR) despite the extended deadline of July 15,according to information displayed on the website of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. Initially,the officers were asked to submit their IPRs for year 2011 by January 31,2012,but the MHA later extended the deadline to July 15.

In a letter dated June 27,the MHA had asked the Secretaries and Principal Secretaries (Home) of all the states to advise the defaulter IPS officers to submit their IPRs immediately.

The letter issued by MHA Joint Secretary K K Mittal said the IPS officers who have not submitted their IPRs for the year 2011 will be denied Vigilance clearance for promotion,empanelment,other nominations for training and awards etc.

As per the All India Services (Conduct) Rules,the officers are required to submit full particulars of their immovable property inherited or owned or held by them on lease or mortgage either on his name or in the name of any other member of their family in January every year.