Preventive Vigilance
Scrutiny of Immovable Property Returns. Review of procedures to identify corruption-prone areas. Awareness programmes including Vigilance Awareness Week.
Functions
Chief Vigilance Officer
Vigilance, integrity, and prevention of corruption in the Defence Accounts Department.
Overview
Role
The Chief Vigilance Officer assists the CGDA in all matters relating to vigilance, including prevention of corruption and maintenance of integrity in the department. The CVO is the nodal authority for all vigilance matters at CGDA HQ and coordinates with the Central Vigilance Commission and CBI as required.
The CVO is appointed from among senior IDAS officers and functions under the overall supervision of the CGDA. The role combines preventive, detective, and punitive aspects of vigilance.
Responsibilities
Functions
Detective Vigilance
Processing of complaints and conducting preliminary enquiries. Investigation of allegations of corruption or misconduct.
Punitive Vigilance
Processing of disciplinary cases arising from vigilance enquiries. Coordination with CBI for cases requiring investigation by the Bureau.
Coordination
Liaison with CVC, CBI, and the Ministry of Defence on vigilance matters. Scrutiny of ACRs from the vigilance angle. Maintaining a panel of agreed officers for sensitive posts.
Annual programme
Vigilance Awareness Week
The department observes Vigilance Awareness Week every year in October-November, in line with the directive of the Central Vigilance Commission. During this week, officers and staff take the Integrity Pledge and participate in awareness programmes on anti-corruption and ethical conduct.
Grievance
How to File a Complaint
1. Write complaint with details
2. Send to CVO at CGDA HQ
3. Preliminary enquiry
4. Action as warranted
Complaints should be specific, with details of the alleged misconduct, names, dates, and any supporting evidence. Anonymous complaints without verifiable facts may not be acted upon. Complaints can also be filed on the CVC portal.
Directory
Contact
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External Portals
Guidance
Vigilance Do's and Don'ts
Do
Maintain integrity in all official dealings. Report suspicious activities. File Immovable Property Returns on time. Follow prescribed procedures for procurement and payment. Keep personal and official finances separate.
Don't
Accept gifts or hospitality from contractors or parties with official dealings. Use official position for personal gain. Bypass prescribed procedures. Delay processing of bills or claims without reason. Share confidential information with unauthorised persons.