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1. Name of the Division or Section

Vigilance Division

2. Overview and mandate

The Vigilance Division the nodal Division for vigilance matters in the Ministry of Civil Aviation and for coordination with organizations under its administrative control.

3. Scope of work and responsibilities

The Vigilance Wing of the Ministry is broadly responsible for handling vigilance and disciplinary matters within the Ministry, monitoring vigilance administration in its subordinate/attached organisations and PSUs, providing vigilance clearances, coordinating with statutory and investigative agencies, submitting prescribed vigilance reports, organising Vigilance Awareness Week, processing matters relating to appointment of CVOs, and ensuring dissemination and implementation of vigilance-related instructions issued by the CVC, DoPT, DPE and other competent authorities.

4. Acts, Rules and Regulations

The Vigilance Wing functions in accordance with the applicable Acts, Rules, Regulations, Government instructions and guidelines, including the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964; Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965; Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021; Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988; Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003; Right to Information Act, 2005; Public Interest Disclosure and Protection of Informers (PIDPI) Resolution, and the applicable service/CDA Rules and Regulations of organisations under the administrative control of the Ministry. The Vigilance Wing also follows relevant guidelines, circulars and instructions issued by the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT), Department of Public Enterprises (DPE), Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and other competent authorities from time to time.

5. Services provided

The Vigilance Unit provides Vigilance Clearance to officers and employees for appointments, promotions, empanelment, deputation and other service matters; facilitates processing and disposal of vigilance and disciplinary cases; provides vigilance-related consultation and coordination with CVC, UPSC, DoPT, CBI and other competent authorities; facilitates redressal/examination of vigilance complaints in accordance with prescribed procedures; provides guidance on vigilance, conduct and disciplinary matters to the Ministry and organisations under its administrative control; and facilitates preventive vigilance and awareness activities, including Vigilance Awareness Week.

6. Approvals and permissions

Vigilance clearance/approval is provided or processed, as applicable, for appointment and empanelment to sensitive and senior positions, promotion, deputation, and other service matters requiring vigilance status, as well as for processing of disciplinary/vigilance cases requiring consultation or approval of the competent authority/CVC/UPSC, in accordance with the prescribed rules and procedures.

7. How to access services or apply

Vigilance-related services may be accessed through the concerned Administrative/Establishment Division or the designated officer of the Ministry/organisation. Requests for vigilance clearance and other vigilance-related matters should be submitted through the prescribed channel along with the requisite information and supporting documents. Vigilance complaints, including complaints under the Public Interest Disclosure and Protection of Informers (PIDPI) mechanism, may be submitted through the prescribed channels in accordance with the applicable guidelines and procedures. The Vigilance Unit processes such requests and complaints in accordance with the relevant Rules, CVC guidelines and Government instructions.

8. Organisations and bodies handled

Ministry of Civil Aviation (Main), DGCA, AAI, , BCAS ,CRS , AERA, AAIB, CRS, Pawan Hans Ltd., AIAHL, RGNAU

9. Contact details

Telephone No. 011-24629323

Email:  so-vig.moca@nic.in

Address : Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan, Block B, Safdarjung Airport Area, New Delhi, 110003

10. Section Officer details

Shri Gaurav Bhatt, Section Officer

Telephone No:011-24629323

Email:  so-vig.moca@nic.in

Room No. 29/ Ground Floor

11. Supervisory officer details

Vinod Kumar Rawat, Under Secretary

Telephone No. :011-24640217

Emai:  vinodrawat-upsc@gov.in 

12. Useful links and documents

Central Vigilance Commission (https://www.cvc.gov.in/)

CVC Manual : https://www.cvc.gov.in/vigilancemanual

CVC Master Circular : https://www.cvc.gov.in/mastercircular

CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964: https://doptcirculars.nic.in/Default.aspx?URL=p6nWz9g4ETap

CCS (CCA) RULES, 1965: https://dopt.gov.in/en/ccs-cca-rules-1965-0

GFR, 2017 : https://doe.gov.in/files/acts_rules_documents/GFRupdatedupto31012026.pdf

 

13. Last updated

17-10-2026