This resolution introduces amendments to the existing policy regarding Public Interest Disclosures and protection of informers. Key changes include the substitution of “the designated agency” with “the designated agency or the designated authority” in several paragraphs. Additionally, specific clauses are either omitted or inserted to clarify the process for lodging complaints, the role of Chief Vigilance Officers as designated authorities, the requirement for supporting documents, and the provision for witness protection through the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC). The CVC will also now supervise and monitor complaints received by designated authorities.
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MINISTRY OFPERSONNEL,PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
(Department of Personnel and Training) RESOLUTION
New Delhi, the 14th August, 2013.
No.371/4/2013-AVD-III – In this Ministry’s Resolution No.371/12/2002-AVD-III dated 21st April, 2004, published in the Gazette of India. Extraordinary, Part I, Section 1, authorising the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) as the Designated Agency for handling of complaints under the Public Interest Disclosure and Protection of Informers, the following amendments are hereby made, namely:-
In the said Resolution,-
(i) in paragraphs $2,3,4,5,6,8,9,10$ and 11 , for the words “the designated agency” wherever they occur, the words “the designated agency or the designated authority” shall respectively be substituted;
(ii) in paragraph 1, the words “The disclosure or complaint shall contain as full particulars as possible and shall be accompanied by supporting documents or other material.” shall be dmitted;
(iii) after paragraph 1, the following paragraphs shall be inserted, namely:-
“1A. The Chief Vigilance Officers of the Ministries or Departments of the Govemuent of India are also authorised as the designated authority to receive written complaint or
disclosure on any allegation of corruption or misuse of office by any employee of that Ministry or Department or of any corporation established by or under any Central Act. Government companies, societies or local authorities owned or controlled by the Central Government and falling under the jurisdiction of that Ministry or the Department.
1B. The disclosure or complaint shall contain as full particulars as possible and shall be accompanied by supporting documents or other materials.”;
(iv) after paragraph 7, the following paragraph shall be inserted, namely:-
“7A. Either on the application of the complainant, or on the basis of the information gathered, if the designated authority is of the opinion that either the complainant or the witnesses need protection, the designated authority, shall take up the matter with the Central Vigilance Commission, for issuing appropriate directions to the Government authorities concerned.”;
(v) after paragraph 11, the following paragraph shall be inserted, namely:-
“11A The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) shall supervise and monitor the complaints received by the designated authority.”.
DEEPTIUMASHANKAR, Jt. Secy.