Vigilance Corner

The CVO, GRSE occupies a unique position in the organization. The CVO advises the management on vigilance matters. When a complaint is filed, there is a possibility of vigilance in it, the CVO is authorized to decide that. The CVO monitors malpractices, corruption, and malpractices by employees and recommends remedial measures. The CVO monitors criminal misconduct and coordinates with the Central Bureau of Investigation. The CVO maintains close ties with the Central Bureau of Investigation and prepares an aggregated list.

The Vigilance Department deals with vigilance matters and complaints relating to officers below the Board level. The CVO advises on disciplinary action in vigilance matters not falling within the purview of the Central Vigilance Commission.

Board level executives and up to E-8 level and above including officers come under the purview of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC). However, in case of a difference of opinion between CMD, GRSE, and CVO, GRSE, and even other matters may also be brought to the notice of CVC for arbitration.

The CVO advises the management on integrity treaties, public grievances, general changes to increase efficiency and reduce wastage, etc. CVO creates awareness on vigilance matters in the organization. CVO conducts seminars, addresses officers and writes articles on Vigilance Awareness. System improvement, monitoring, ethics and organizational culture are non-punitive measures to achieve the goal of vigilance.

The Department of Defense Production (Ministry of Defence) has jurisdiction over vigilance matters involving Board level officers. The Department of Defense Production has a separate Chief Vigilance Officer. However, the Department/Ministry or CVC can take help from CVO GRSE, even in matters related to Board level appointments.

As per the guidelines, whistleblower complaints under Public Interest Disclosure and Protection of Informers (PIDPI) should be addressed directly to the Secretary (CVC) New Delhi, should not be anonymous, and should be in a sealed cover, with capital letters on top of it. The complaint should be written under Public Interest Disclosure and Informant Protection. A complainant need not correspond with CVC, Ministry, or CVO on a complaint registered under PIDPI.

Anonymous complaints are not encouraged as per CVC guidelines.

There is a specific code of conduct for board-level executives and senior management.

   Vigilance Clearance Policy (PDF | 526 KB | English)

   Amendment to Vigilance Clearance Policy (PDF | 652 KB | English)

   Vigilance News Letter – April 2013 Issue (PDF | 499 KB | English)

Important Links:-

Central Vigilance Commission (URL)

CVC Manual

CVC Manual (New)

CVC Manual (Special Chapter on CPSE)

Whistleblower Complaint: Public Interest Disclosure and Protection of Informer

CVC Act, Amendment to CVC Act

MOD Who’s Who, Department of Defense Production

Department of Public Enterprise Guidelines

Department of Personnel & Training : (1) Employee Corner > CVO List, (2) Wings in DoPT > S&V, (3) Appointments > CVO Appointment (URL)