Summary:
New Delhi: In a bid to get its act together, the Delhi Police has now issued orders to ensure misplaced records are traced immediately, case files are maintained in order and accountability for investigating officers under whose watch the files were misplaced, misrecorded or error-ridden. In a circular, Delhi Police told officers, "Lost or misplaced case files be also searched and if there is any willful negligence or malafide found on the part of investigation officer (IO), commensurate disciplinary action should be taken and an attempt should be made to reconstruct the same so that it could be submitted to the court." Significantly, officers were told that if necessary, concerned investigating officers will be called back from their current place of posting to sort out records, rectify errors or trace missing files at their previous place of posting. The Delhi Police has added that if the investigating officers do not comply with these directions, they will be held responsible for misappropriating official property. Sources said that last month SHOs and investigating officers were asked to ensure that a comprehensive audit of cases is done in a time-bound manner..