How to lodge a corruption complaint against central government officials to Lokpal?

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If you want to file a corruption complaint against central government officials and employees to the Lokpal including issues regarding cases of corruption from every department/ministry, follow these detailed and in-depth guidelines and use the provided contact details:

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The Lokpal is an independent anti-corruption ombudsman established to inquire into allegations of corruption against public functionaries of the government of India, including the Prime Minister’s Office, other Ministers, and senior public officials.

Steps to file a complaint:

Step 1: Prepare Your Complaint

Before filing your complaint, collect all the necessary information and documents. Your complaint should include:

  1. Name and Details of the Complainant: Your full name, contact details, and address.
  2. Name and Details of the Accused: Specific details of the public servant(s) you are accusing of corruption, including their name, designation, and department.
  3. Detailed Description of the Corruption Allegation: A clear and concise description of the alleged corrupt activities, including dates, places, and any other relevant details.
  4. Supporting Evidence: Any documentary evidence, such as emails, letters, photographs, or other records that support your allegation.
  5. Verification Statement: A statement verifying the authenticity of the information provided in the complaint.

You can download the Lokpal Complaint Form from here: Lokpal_Complaint_Form.docx (59.8 KB)

Step 2: Modes of Filing the Complaint

You can file your complaint to the Lokpal through the following modes:

  1. Online Complaint Portal: Lokpal has an online complaint portal (Lokpalonline) where complaints can be filed electronically.
  2. Physical Submission: Complaints can be submitted in person, by email, or by post to the Lokpal’s office.

Filing an Online Complaint

  1. Visit the Lokpal Online Complaint Portal:

  2. Register/Login:

    • If you are a new user, you need to register on the portal by providing your details and creating a login ID.
    • If you are an existing user, log in with your credentials.

  3. Fill Out the Online Complaint Form:

    • After logging in, you will be directed to the complaint form.
    • Fill out the form with all the required information, including your details, details of the accused, and the description of the corruption allegation.
    • Attach any supporting documents in the specified format.

  4. Submit the Complaint:

    • Review all the information you have entered to ensure it is accurate.
    • Submit the complaint form.

  5. Acknowledgment:

    • After submitting the complaint, you will receive an acknowledgement with a unique complaint number for tracking purposes.

Submitting Offline Complaint:

  1. Download the Complaint Form:

  2. Fill Out the Complaint Form:

    • Print and fill out the form with all the required details. (As applicable)

  3. Attach Supporting Documents:

    • Attach copies of all the relevant documents supporting your complaint.

  4. Submit the Complaint:

    • You can submit the complaint form and supporting documents in person or send them by post to the following address:
      The Office of Lokpal,
Plot No. 6, Vasant Kunj Institutional Area,
Phase-II, New Delhi - 110070, India.
    • You must write ‘Complaint to the Lokpal of India under Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act-2013’ at the top of the envelope.

  5. Acknowledgment:

    • You will receive an acknowledgement of your complaint submission, either in person or by post.

Important Instructions

  • Your identity as the complainant can be kept confidential if you request it.
  • Complaints can be filed in English or any of the 22 official languages of India.
  • Ensure that the complaint is not anonymous and contains verifiable information, as Lokpal does not entertain anonymous or pseudonymous complaints.
  • The Lokpal will conduct a preliminary inquiry within 30 days of receiving the complaint and may seek further information or clarification from you if necessary.

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Tracking Your Complaint

You can track the status of your complaint online through the Lokpal portal’s “Check Status of Complaint” section using the unique complaint number provided during acknowledgement. Regular updates on the status of the complaint and subsequent actions taken by the Lokpal will be available on the portal.

Following the above steps and guidelines, you can complain and contribute to the fight against corruption in public offices. For more detailed information, you can visit the official Lokpal website.

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