Anti-corruption measures of the Central Government are a responsibility of

• Administrative Vigilance Division (AVD) in the Department of Personnel & Training;
• Central Bureau of Investigation;
• Vigilance units in the Ministries/Departments of Government of India, Central Public Enterprises and other autonomous organizations i.e. the Department;
• The disciplinary authorities;
• The Central Vigilance Commission.

The AVD is concerned with the rules and regulations regarding vigilance in public services. The SPE wing of the CBI investigates cases involving commission of offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 against the public servants and other misconducts allegedly committed by the public servants having vigilance overtones.

The disciplinary authority has the over-all responsibility of looking into the misconducts alleged against, or committed by, the public servants within its control and to take appropriate punitive action. It is also required to take appropriate preventive measures so as to prevent commission of misconducts/malpractices by the employees under its control and jurisdiction. The Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) acts as a Special Assistant/Advisor to the Head of the concerned Department in the discharge of these functions. He also acts as a liaison officer between the Department and the CVC as also between the Department and the CBI. The Central Vigilance Commission acts as the apex organization for exercising general superintendence and control over vigilance matters in administration and probity in public life.

The Vigilance Department at MECL is headed by the Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO).

Complaints

Complaints/suggestions can be lodged through the Central Vigilance Commission's website: https://portal.cvc.gov.in/

Complaints can also be sent to:
CHIEF VIGILANCE OFFICER
MINERAL EXPLORATION AND CONSULTANCY LIMITED (Formerly MECL)
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Bhavan,
Highland Drive Road, Seminary Hills, Nagpur-440 006
Phone: 0712-2511838
Email: cvo[at]mecl[dot]co[dot]in

Procedure for Lodging Complaints with Chief Vigilance Officer, MECL:

• Complaints can be lodged only against officials of MECL (Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited), a Government of India Enterprise.
• Anonymous or pseudonymous complaints will not be entertained. Please provide your full name, postal address, and contact details clearly and legibly.
• Complaints must be concise, factual, and supported by verifiable information. Vague allegations or sweeping statements will not be considered.
• While the Vigilance Department acknowledges receipt of complaints, regular status updates may not be provided. All valid complaints are processed to their logical conclusion.
• Complaints sent via email will not receive an automatic acknowledgement.
• Avoid repeated correspondence on the same subject after receiving an acknowledgement from the CVO, MECL.
• If a complaint is found to be false or made with the intent to harass, appropriate action may be taken against the complainant.
• Only complaints having a vigilance angle will be examined. This includes misuse of official position, corruption, misappropriation, forgery, cheating, gross negligence, blatant procedural violations, and undue delays.

Vigilance Information