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Chief Vigilance Officer(CVO)

Vigilance Division of Ministry of Defence (other than Deptt. of Defence Production) looks after the vigilance matters pertaining to Service HQs/ Inter Service Organizations under Department of Defence, Department of Defence Research & Development and Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare with respect to

  • Complaints regarding corrupt practices, irregularities, etc.
  • Vigilance cases of Civilians where the President is the Appointing Authority.
  • Consultation with CBI and CVC.
  • Grant of sanction for prosecution of Civilians and Service officers involved in Vigilance cases, etc.
  • Granting of vigilance clearance to all officers/ staff of MoD, Gp.A – officers/ staff of all Defence establishments including DGDE, DRDO, MES, CAO, DAD, etc.