BHOPAL: You’ll be able to’t file a corruption criticism anonymously in opposition to any govt worker in Madhya Pradesh. In what’s being seen as an try to gag whistleblowers, the MP govt just lately issued an order to all depts to not “entertain anonymous complaints“. A complainant has to give his address, if not his name, otherwise it will be dumped.
The order issued by general administration department (GAD) asks all departments to “close” nameless complaints.It says, “If a complainant wishes to keep his/her name confidential, then the name should be kept confidential. But it will be mandatory to give the correct address so that correspondence can be made when required. If an anonymous complainant mentions a fake address, it should be closed.”
GAD officers stated this directive isn’t new and so they have solely reissued a 2007 order.
After evaluating the character/seriousness of the criticism, and if the complainant needs, they are often known as to supply ‘more facts and data’. In any other case, motion may be taken to finish the investigation on the premise of documentary proof.
The investigation ought to be accomplished inside a month so far as doable and the complainant have to be knowledgeable in regards to the findings. If the criticism is discovered to be right, then strict motion ought to be taken in opposition to the responsible officer/worker beneath govt guidelines, the order says. The GAD has written to all depts for ‘proper resolution’ of nameless complaints.
The order issued by general administration department (GAD) asks all departments to “close” nameless complaints.It says, “If a complainant wishes to keep his/her name confidential, then the name should be kept confidential. But it will be mandatory to give the correct address so that correspondence can be made when required. If an anonymous complainant mentions a fake address, it should be closed.”
GAD officers stated this directive isn’t new and so they have solely reissued a 2007 order.
After evaluating the character/seriousness of the criticism, and if the complainant needs, they are often known as to supply ‘more facts and data’. In any other case, motion may be taken to finish the investigation on the premise of documentary proof.
The investigation ought to be accomplished inside a month so far as doable and the complainant have to be knowledgeable in regards to the findings. If the criticism is discovered to be right, then strict motion ought to be taken in opposition to the responsible officer/worker beneath govt guidelines, the order says. The GAD has written to all depts for ‘proper resolution’ of nameless complaints.
