Role and Functions

State Vigilance Commission - Role and Functions

The State Vigilance Commission establishes proposals for preventing and controlling corruption with the following specific responsibilities:

Primary Functions

S.No. Function
1 Advisory on Procedures: Advising government on changes to procedures followed in departments to eliminate corruption opportunities
2 Data Collection: Gathering relevant statistics and information for anti-corruption purposes
3 Complaint Handling: Recommending processes for receiving and resolving public grievances
4 Oversight Authority: Requesting reports from all government departments and undertakings to monitor vigilance activities
5 Follow-up Monitoring: Tracking implementation of recommendations by agencies
6 Annual Reporting: Submitting annual reports to the vigilance department and highlighting unimplemented suggestions

Key Provisions for High-Level Status

The regulations establish that:

  • Commission recommendations should generally be accepted
  • Procedures mirror those used for Civil Service Commission recommendations
  • All complaints are forwarded to the Vigilance Directorate
  • The Vigilance Department evaluates complaints and determines appropriate action

Complaint Processing

All complaints received by the Commission are forwarded to the Vigilance Directorate. The Vigilance Department then evaluates complaints and may:

  • Dismiss frivolous or baseless complaints
  • Examine complaints using existing government data and records
  • Refer substantive cases for detailed investigation

Limitations

The Commission does not process complaints against legislative members or government executive officials.