Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau, Kerala

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Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau, Kerala
വിജിലൻസ് - അഴിമതി നിരോധന ബ്യൂറോ, കേരളം
File:VACB, Kerala Logo.jpg
Logo of VACB
Agency overview
Formed1964
JurisdictionState of Kerala
HeadquartersThiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Mottoनियतं करु कुरु कर्म त्वं | "Corruption, a crime against the nation."
Minister responsible
Agency executive
Parent departmentDepartment of Vigilance, Government of Kerala
Websitehttps://vigilance.kerala.gov.in

Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau, Kerala (VACB) is an agency of Government of Kerala constituted to investigate offences of bribery and corruption falling within the purview of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 in the state of Kerala.[1][2]

As the sole specialized agency in Kerala which investigates corruption offences, the Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau ensures that offenders are brought to justice and it constantly and continuously strives to keep Kerala corruption-free. Pinarayi Vijayan is the current minister for vigilance. Manoj Abraham is the current Vigilance Director.[3]

Organization

The Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau which was established in 1964 as a separate department under the Administrative Control of a Director to deal exclusively with the investigation of corruption cases utilizing Police personnel and its own executive Staffs. The Vigilance & Anti-corruption Bureau is headed by the Director who is of the rank of Director General of Police or Additional Director General of Police.[4] This position is also known as Vigilance Director. The Director is to be assisted by four Officers of the rank of Additional Director General of Police to Deputy Inspector General of Police. The current Vigilance Director is Sri Manoj Abraham IPS, who is an ADGP in Kerala Police.[5][6] The Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau headquarters is located at Thiruvananthapuram City. The VACB Headquarters is the office of the Director, Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau. For the convenience of administration, the State of Kerala is divided into four ranges headed by a Superintendent of Police. A range consists three or more units. A range is further divided into units, There are fourteen VACB Units in 14 districts of Kerala. Each unit has jurisdiction over the respective revenue districts. Each unit is headed by an officer of the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police. He/She is assisted by Inspectors of Police, Sub Inspectors of Police, Assistant Sub Inspectors and Civil Police Officers.

Functions

The VACB conducts Investigation/Enquiries into the following types of allegations involving Government Servants and Public Servants including those working in the Public Sector Undertakings of the State Government.

  • Criminal misconduct of Public Servants as defined in PC Act 1988.
  • Dishonest or improper conduct or abuse of power by Public Servants.
  • Gross dereliction of duty or negligence.
  • Misappropriation of public funds.
  • Amassment of wealth disproportionate to the known sources of income.
  • Misuse of Public money or property.
  • Preventive vigilance actions and activities.

apart from this the bureau also conducts Vigilance Enquiries, Quick Verifications, Confidential Verifications and Surprise Checks. The bureau also collects intelligence reports on corrupt officials and maintains their records. The VACB launched whatsapp portal for reporting corruptions and complaints. The Whatsapp number is 9447789100.

Notable cases

Vigilance Courts and Tribunals

Initiatives

The VACB has set up a toll-free number "1064" for the public to report corruption, mismanagement, nepotism and bribery by government officials. Apart from that, a system has been set-up to report corruption on WhatsApp and website;- http://publicvigil.in

  • Operation "JASOOS"
The VACB has conducted flash raids at 53 Regional Transport Offices as part of ‘Operation Jasoos’.

Former Cheifs

See also

References

  1. ^ "About Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau". Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau, Kerala.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ "Corrupt or honest? Vigilance list on Kerala govt servants soon". OnManorama. Retrieved 2022-07-06.
  3. ^ "Major reshuffle in Kerala Police; Manoj Abraham to be Vigilance Director". English.Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 2022-07-09.
  4. ^ "Kerala seeks to lower Vigilance Director's rank to ADGP". English.Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 2022-07-06.
  5. ^ "Corrupt or honest? Vigilance list on Kerala govt servants soon". OnManorama. Retrieved 2022-07-06.
  6. ^ "Mission and Vision". Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau Kerala.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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