Memo.No:3426, Dt:01-07-1968 | False complaints - Prosecution Ref:- G.O.Ms.No.1071/GA(SC.C)
Dept., dated the 25 th September, 1964. @@@@@ According
to paragraph 12 of the Scheme of the Andhra Pradesh Vigilance Commission, as
enunciated in the G.O. cited, the Andhra Pradesh Vigilance Commission will take
initiative in prosecuting persons who are found to have made false complaints
of corruption or lack of integrity against Public Servants. The object of this
provision is to see that the Vigilance Commission, while its main function is
to assist in the maintenance of integrity and morale on the part of Public
Servants, also assists in taking steps against persons making malicious,
vexatious of totally unfounded complaints against Public Servants as they would
result in harassment and demoralisation of the services. 2. A false complainant can be
prosecuted under Section 182 of the Indian Penal Code. Under Section 195(1)(a)
of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, A court will take cognizance of an
offence under Section 182 of the Indian Penal Code only…
