VIGILANCE UNITS IN THE MINISTRIES‌

All ministries/departments in the Union Government have a Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) who heads the Vigilance Division of the organisation concerned, assisting and advising the Secretary or Head of Office in all matters pertaining to vigilance. He also provides a link between his organisation and the Central Vigilance Commission on the one hand and his organisation and the Central Bureau of Investigation on the other. Vigilance functions performed by the CVO include

(i) Collecting intelligence about corrupt practices of the employees of his organisation

(ii) Investigating verifiable allegations reported to him

(iii) Processing investigation reports for further consideration of the disciplinary authority concerned

(iv) Referring matters to the Central Vigilance Commission for advice wherever necessary5