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CITIZENS CHARTER

The Directorate of Vigilance was set up on 10/4/1979. The Directorate of Vigilance comprises general Vigilance Cell, Technical Cell and Anti Corruption Branch. The main functions of this Directorate are to cause investigations into the complaints against the Government servants and servants of Public Sector Undertakings as well as Autonomous Bodies involving the issues of corruption, lack of integrity and misconduct etc. It also renders advice to various Disciplinary Authorities on the issues arising in disciplinary proceedings against the delinquent Government servants. It monitors and guides the Disciplinary Authorities and Vigilance Officers and Vigilance Agencies in general in order to ensure uniform and efficient administration.

(A) JURISDICTION:

All the Government Servant of Group "A", "B", "C" and "D" of various Government Officers, and officials in the various corporations etc. as below: -

Corporations:

1.     Economic Development Corporation of Goa, Daman & Diu Ltd.
2.     Goa, Daman & Diu Industrial Development Corporation Ltd.
3.     Goa Tourism Development Corporation Ltd.
4.     Goa Handicrafts, Rural and Small Scale Industries Development Corporation.
5.     Goa State Backward Classes Development Corporation.
6.     Kadamba Transport Corporation.
7.     Goa, Construction, Housing and Finance Corporation Ltd.

Autonomous Bodies:-

1.       Kala Academy.
2.       Khadi & Village Industries Board.
3.       Bal Bhavan.
4.       Pollution Control Board.
5.       Goa Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education.
6.       Goa Housing Board.
7.       Planning and Development Authorities.
8.       Konkani Academy.
9.       Provedoria/Institute of Public Assistance.
10.     Rural Development Agency.
11.     Sports Authority of Goa.

Government companies:

1. Goa Meat Complex.

(B) ORGANISATION AND FUNCTION

(I) ORGANISATION

The Directorate of Vigilance, consists general Vigilance Cell, Technical Cell and Anti-Corruption Branch.

(II) FUNCTION

(i) Complaints pertaining to corruption, misappropriation of Government funds, lack of integrity, misconduct and assets disproportionate to the known sources of income filed against public servants are investigated by the Department.

(III)METHODOLOGY

(i) Preliminary investigation is conducted by examining the complaints.
(ii) On establishment of a prima facie case, detailed investigation is carried out.
(iii) Assistance of Anti-Corruption Branch is also taken to investigate cases pertaining to illegal gratification and assets disproportionate to their known sources of income.
(iv) The assistance of Technical Cell is also taken to investigate the cases pertaining to execution of works.

(C) PROCEDURE FOR MAKING A COMPLAINT:

(i) Any person, desirous of making a complaint regarding corruption, illegal gratification, misappropriation of Government funds, etc. can lodge a written complaint, giving his name and address to:-
The Director(Vigilance)
Serra Bldg., Near All India Radio,
Altinho, Panaji - Goa 403001.
Tel: 2226189/2422111.

(i) A person can also lodge complaint on the website of the Directorate of Vigilance by first registering on it. He can also see the status of his complaint on the website by using his user name and password.
(ii) In order to avoid vague and false complaint, the complaint should contain the specific details and preferably supported with documentary evidence.
(iii) Anonymous/pseudonymous complaints are not entertained.

(D) ASSISTANCE:

For further assistance or guidance, following members may be contacted:

1 ) Shri. Gonesh Koyu, IAS. Secretary(Vigilance) Director(Vigilance)...0832 - 2419415

2 ) Shri. Sunil P Masurkar...Additional Director (Vigilance)...0832 - 2226189

3 ) Shri. Savio De Sa...Sr. Technical Examiner...0832-2226306

4 ) Shri Bosco George...Suptd. of Police(ACB)...0832 - 2232733

(E) ANTI CORRUPTION BRANCH

"For corrupt people not to flourish, it is significant that good people stop moaning and initiate to do something proactive".

In order to strengthen the Directorate of Vigilance so as to curb the menace of Corruption in Public life and for effective control over Government / Public Servant, the Anti Corruption Branch was been created under the Directorate of Vigilance. The Unit of the Anti Corruption Branch was previously part of the Police Department, which has now been transferred to the Directorate of Vigilance in the year 2003.

The scope of this wing is to maintain surveillance over suspected Public Servants involved in Corruption, book cases against them for their involvement in corruption and for possessing assets disproportionate to their known source of income.

The ACB primarily relies on the Prevention of Corruption Act 1988, and related sections of I.P.C. to deal with corruption by public servants.

In so far as Criminal investigation under the Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 is concerned, a complaint can be filed at the A.C.B. for:

a) Accepting of Bribe/ valuables by a Government/ Public Servant uls 7 & 11 of P.C. Act.
b) Misappropriation of Government Funds by Public Servant uls 13 (1)( c) of P.C. Act.
c) Accumulation of illegal wealth beyond known source of Income by the Public Servant uls 13 (e) of PC Act.

A Public Servant has been defined u/sec 21 of I.P.C. which is exhaustive and covers a vide range of Officials which include M.Ps, M.L.As, Judges and all those in the service or pay of the Government and for performing of any public duty.

The Strength of the A.C.B. Branch includes 1 Superintendent of Police, 1 Deputy Supdt. of Police, 1 Police Inspector, 2 Police Sub Inspectors, 2 Head Constables and 4 Constables.

(F) TECHNICAL CELL

Technical Cell is responsible for examination and unearthing of irregularities in the execution of works. It is headed by Sr.Technical Examiner of the rank of Superintending Engineer.

Government of Goa
Directorate of Vigilance , Serra Building , Near All India Radio , Altinho - Panaji , GOA - 403 001