During the course of examination of cases/records received from the authorities, on a few occasions, it is observed that either the information/records forwarded to the commission are incomplete or lack clarity so that the commission is able to arrive at a logical conclusion.

In order to ensure that only Persons with integrity, adequate experience, and an unblemished service record are appointed as IEM in any organization, the Commission is empaneling persons of integrity, after following due process to identify such persons. The Panel of such eminent Persons is updated at periodical intervals to ensure constant availability of suitable persons for nomination/appointment as IEMs.

Indian history is replete with examples of good governance practices which helped ensure ethics in public affairs. Righteousness is the foundation of good governance. The organizations, systems, and procedures of the Government must not only be efficient but also ethical, just, and fair. Integrity has to be its essential ingredient. The ill effects of corruption are well known. It undermines our developmental efforts and weakens democratic institutions. Corruption is manifested in various forms such as bribery; nepotism; willful action or willful inaction to benefit someone or to deny a benefit to someone known or unknown; favoritism; failure to follow laid down processes leading to unintended benefit to someone or denial of benefit to the deserving. The challenge before us is to create an environment in which the honest can work fearlessly and the corrupt are punished promptly.