How to Lodge PIDPI Complaints: A Comprehensive Guide
If you want to lodge a complaint under the Public Interest Disclosure and Protection of Informers (PIDPI) framework, it’s essential to follow the correct procedure. Here’s a step-by-step guide to ensure your complaint is valid and processed effectively by the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC).
What is a PIDPI Complaint?
A PIDPI complaint allows whistle-blowers to report misconduct, corruption, or malpractices by employees of the Central Government or related bodies while protecting their identity.
Step-by-Step Guidelines to File a PIDPI Complaint
1. Prepare Your Complaint Letter
Write your complaint clearly, detailing the misconduct or corruption.
Ensure the complaint pertains to employees of the Central Government, corporations established under any Central Act, government companies, or societies/local authorities controlled by the Central Government.
Note: Complaints against State Government employees or their bodies are not covered under PIDPI.
2. Provide Your Name and Address
Include your name and address at the beginning or end of the complaint letter.
Alternatively, you can attach a separate letter with your name and address.
Important: Do not write your name or address on the envelope.
3. Seal Your Complaint Properly
Place your complaint in a closed and secure envelope.
On the envelope, clearly write:
“Complaint under the Public Interest Disclosure” or “PIDPI”.
4. Address the Envelope Correctly
Send your complaint to the following address:
Secretary, Central Vigilance Commission
5. Send by Post Only
PIDPI complaints must be sent via post only.
Complaints submitted via email, online portals, or any electronic means will not be entertained.
6. Maintain Confidentiality
To protect your identity, the Commission will not send acknowledgments.
Avoid further correspondence with the Commission regarding your complaint.
The CVC assures action will be taken, subject to the facts being verifiable.
7. Focus on Vigilance Issues
Ensure your complaint has a vigilance angle (e.g., corruption, misuse of power, or ethical breaches).
Avoid grievance redressal issues or complaints meant for personal disputes.
8. Avoid Self-Identification Details
Do not include details that can identify you in the complaint.
If it’s unavoidable to include such details, consider submitting a regular complaint via the CVC portal instead.
Official Resources
For more details, previous circulars and letters related to PIDPI complaints are available on the Central Vigilance Commission’s official website: https://cvc.gov.in/pidpi.html.
Disclaimer
We are not the official authority for lodging PIDPI complaints. For official information and procedures, please visit the Central Vigilance Commission’s official website at https://cvc.gov.in/pidpi.html.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A PIDPI complaint allows whistle-blowers to report corruption or misconduct by Central Government employees while protecting their identity.
You can file a PIDPI complaint against employees of the Central Government, corporations established by a Central Act, government companies, or societies/local authorities controlled by the Central Government. Complaints against State Government employees are not covered.
No, PIDPI complaints must be sent via post only. Complaints submitted through email, online portals, or any electronic medium will not be accepted.
No, the Central Vigilance Commission does not issue acknowledgments to protect the whistle-blower’s identity.
You can report issues related to corruption, misuse of power, or other vigilance-related matters. Grievance redressal issues are not covered under PIDPI.
