CVC is designated agency to receive complaints
Government of India has authorized the Central Vigilance Commission as the ‘Designated Agency’ to receive written complaints for disclosure on any allegation of corruption or misuse of office. CVC has issued a press note explaining the salient features of the scheme.
i) The complaint should be in a closed/secured envelope. The envelope should be addressed to Secretary, Central Vigilance Commission and should be superscribed “Complaint under The Public Interest Disclosure”. The complainant should give his/her name and address in the beginning or end of complaint or in an attached letter.
ii) Commission will not entertain anonymous/pseudonymous complaints.
iii) The text of the complaint should be carefully drafted so as not to give any details or clue as to his/her identity. However, the details of the complaint should be specific and verifiable.
iv) In order to protect identity of the person, the Commission will not issue any acknowledgement and the whistle-blowers are advised not to enter into any further correspondence with the Commission in their own interest. The Commission assures that, subject to the facts of the case being verifiable, it will take the necessary action, as provided under the Government of India Resolution. If any further clarification is required, the Commission will get in touch with the complainant.
But beware before you rush to the CVC with your complaint – for the Commission can also take action against complainants making motivated/vexatious complaints.