Action on Anonymous/Pseudonymous Petitions/Complaints Against IT Officers – CBDT Clarifies
CBDT has noticed that on the basis of anonymous/pseudonymous complaints, investigation has been initiated on the ground that the content of the complaint is verifiable. Board says, it is quite possible that this could be used as a convenient tool for blackmailing and detrimentally affecting the career of public servants whose promotions/career benefits are delayed/denied owing to such investigation.
Board apparently does not want innocent and honest employees to become victims of such complaints. So Board has decided that:
Reference to Central Vigilance Commission for looking into verifiable facts in anonymous/pseudonymous complaints may be made in the case of all Group A officers up to the level of Commissioner with the approval of the Chairman of CBDT. In case of the lower cadre, the reference will continue to be made by the CVO.