Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988–Sec. 17A–Scope–No police officer shall conduct any enquiry or investigation into any offence alleged to have been committed by a public servant under this Act where the alleged offence is relatable to any recommendation made or decision taken by such public servant in discharge of his official functions or duties, without the previous approval of the concerned authorities–Charge-sheet speaks that the case has heen registered against the petitioner and the charge-sheet has been submitted for the allegations of making illegal recommendations/comments favouring the delinquent police personal in collusion with them–Alleged offences are relatable to the recommendations/comments made by the personals of the Home Department–Nothing on record to show that before registering the case and making investigation, any prior approval was sought–Prior approval is a must for commencing investigation, otherwise the whole proceedings shall stand vitiated.
