Amendments in Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2011- Indian polity and Governance
Q. Consider the following statements related to recently approved amendments in the Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2011.
1. Any public servant or any other person including a non-governmental organization may make such a disclosure to the Central or State Vigilance Commission.
2. It is not mandatory to include the identity of the complainant.
3. If identity is disclosed ,the Vigilance Commission shall not disclose the identity of the complainant except to the head of the department if he deems it necessary.
4. The Act penalizes any person who has disclosed the identity of the complainant.
Which of the above statements are correct? - Published on 05 May 15a. 1,3,4
b. 1,2,3
c. 2,3,4
d. All
ANSWER: 1,3,4
The Act seeks to protect whistle blowers, i.e. persons making a public interest disclosure related to an act of corruption, misuse of power, or criminal offense by a public servant. Every complaint has to include the identity of the complainant.
