The Transparency International in its annual corruption perceptions has ranked India at the 84^th position in the list of 180 countries in terms of public-sector corruption. It is a shame and disgrace for not only this hapless and helpless nation but also for those who have been entrusted with the job to stem corruption in government organizations. I am, as a citizen, using the word ‘stem’ because now I feel the eradication of it is impossible.

The persons appointed for the jobs to deal with corruption cases do not inspire public confidence. After the retirement of Mr. Vittal as CVC this institution has also gradually passed into selective inertia. The present scenario is dismal.

How come that we find IAS,IPS etc in the list of tainted officers but not a single IA&AS officer so far? The only reason is that they resort to audit-blackmailing, the like they wanted to arm-twist the Central Information commission but it rebuffed their mischievous exercise.