Master Circular on Definition of Vigilance Angle – No. 01/MC/2026: Central Vigilance Commission

Master Circular on Definition of Vigilance Angle – No. 01/MC/2026: Central Vigilance Commission No. 024/VGL/017-1 dated 27.07.2026

केंद्रीय सतर्कता आयोग
CENTRAL VIGILANCE COMMISSION

Satarkta Bhawan, G.P.O. Complex,
Block A, INA, New Delhi-110023
No. 024/VGL/017-1
Dated 27.07.2026.

Master Circular No. : 01/MC/2026

Subject: Master Circular on Definition of Vigilance Angle.

The Central Vigilance Commission as part of its mandate of effective superintendence over the vigilance administration of the organisations covered under its advisory jurisdiction, has issued a number of guidelines, circulars etc. from time to time, on the definition of vigilance angle in respect of irregularities noticed in a complaint / case etc.

2. The Commission, in order to ensure ease of reference in matters relating to “Definition of Vigilance Angle”, has consolidated, updated and revised the earlier guidelines, circulars etc. issued by it on this subject. The same have been compiled in the form of Master Circular No 01/MC/2026 titled ‘Definition of Vigilance Angle’ which is enclosed with this Office Memorandum. With the issuance of this Master Circular, all earlier guidelines, circulars etc. including Master Circular No. 01/MC/2026 issued on 23.05.2025, issued by the Commission on the above mentioned subject, stand superseded.

3. The Commission welcomes suggestions and inputs on the Master Circular. Any communication or clarifications sought in this regard may be addressed to ‘The Secretary, Central Vigilance Commission’.

4. This Master Circular is available on the website of the Commission, i.e. www.cvc.gov.in under the head ‘Publications’ and sub-head ‘Master Circulars’.

Encl: As above.

Sd/-
(Trishaljit Sethi)
Secretary

CONTENTS

• SHORT TITLE, APPLICABILITY AND COMMENCEMENT
• PURPOSE
• DEFINITION OF VIGILANCE ANGLE
• VIGILANCE ANGLE IN PUBLIC SECTOR BANKS
• VIGILANCE ANGLE IN PUBLIC SECTOR INSURANCE COMPANIES
• VIGILANCE ANGLE IN PUBLIC SECTOR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
• VIGILANCE ANGLE IN RESPECT OF QUASI-JUDICIAL FUNCTIONS BEING PERFORMED BY OFFICIALS
• ACTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE MISCONDUCT
• ACRONYM / ABBREVIATION

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