CHENNAI: Greater Chennai Corporation, with annual transactions of nearly ₹4,000 crore in revenue and capital expenditure, has a vigilance wing that does little to justify its existence.
Headed by an assistant commissioner of police-rank officer and aided by two inspectors and a handful of staffers, it is supposed to ‘inquire’ into complaints, but does not have the power to act suo motu. It merely probes ‘forwarded’ complaints and ‘submits’ reports to the mayor and the commissioner.
