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Whistleblowers law:

The law provides a mechanism to investigate allegations of corruption and misuse of power by public servants while protecting those who tip off investigative agencies against officials.

In 2014, the Whistleblowers Protection Act replaced a 2011 legislation aiming to strengthen the legal framework. However, the central government is yet to set up a mechanism under the 2014 law as certain amendments are being debated in parliament.
The Whistleblower Protection Act, which was passed in May 2014 after an inordinate delay, lays down the rules that protect whistle blowers in non-corporate cases. Under this Act, the Central Vigilance Commissioner has to receive complaints, review public disclosure requests and ensure that the complainants are protected. The Act stipulates imprisonment of up to two years and fine of up to ₹30,000 if the complaint is false. The government has proposed a few amendments to these rules.
The amendment bill is pending in the parliament. The amendment bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha in May 2015 but is yet to be passed. The amendment proposed to exclude from the purview of the Whistleblowers Act, categories like cabinet proceedings, scientific interests and the security of India.

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