New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) The Delhi government's Anti-Corruption Branch has initiated probes into cases pending for over five years to dispose them of, officials said on Saturday.

Till March 31, the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) had 169 cases pending. The number was 178 till August 22, according to official data.

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This year, the ACB has received three cases under Section 19 of the Prevention of Corruption Act and disposed of one, the data showed.

In a meeting, the ACB informed Lt Governor VK Saxena that it has disposed of 15 cases pending for over five years.

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In 30 cases, the ACB has sought permission from the Directorate of Vigilance under Section 174A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, the data showed.

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