IPS officers asked to declare assets, liabilities by September 15

New Delhi: The government has asked all IPS officers to submit details of their assets and liabilities by September 15. In a directive, the Home Ministry said that the Indian Police Service (IPS) officers must furnish the information and annual return of assets by September 15.

Forms are available on the website of the Home Ministry and copy of the returns submitted should be endorsed to [email protected] or [email protected] within the stipulated date. The total strength of IPS officers in the country is 4,728.

Currently, 3,798 are in service, leaving 930 posts of senior police officers vacant. The Home Ministry is the cadre controlling authority of all IPS officers.