India, July 11 -- Adopting a zero-tolerance approach towards corruption, the state transport department has ordered immediate compulsory leave for three regional transport office (RTO) officials being investigated for alleged irregularities. Furthermore, the department has appointed an IPS-rank officer to supervise the investigation to ensure a fair, impartial and transparent probe; and has made it clear that any official found guilty will face stringent administrative as well as legal action.

The move comes on the back of an ongoing investigation by the economic offences wing (EOW) into alleged irregularities in the RTO department. According to the government, the allegations are being treated with the utmost seriousness, and the decisi...