Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2011

This edition of the Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2011 (Act 17 of 2014, dated 9-5-2014) provides the statutory framework for receiving complaints relating to the disclosure of allegations of corruption, willful misuse of power, and criminal offences against public servants, while ensuring the protection of persons making such disclosures (whistleblowers) from victimization.

The book presents the bare text of the law with short comments for clarity, making it a valuable reference for public servants, government officials, corporate compliance officers, legal practitioners, and transparency advocates.

Key features include:

• Definitions and scope of “public interest disclosures”

• Provisions for the competent authority to receive and inquire into complaints

• Protective measures for whistleblowers and witnesses

• Provisions relating to penalties for false or frivolous disclosures

• Mechanisms for ensuring confidentiality of the informant’s identity

This edition is particularly useful for:

• Government departments and public authorities to ensure compliance with whistleblower protection mechanisms

• Corporate and institutional compliance teams to align internal grievance redressal with statutory protections

• NGOs and advocacy groups working in the field of transparency and anti-corruption

• Students and researchers in administrative law and governance studies

By consolidating the principal Act with explanatory comments, this edition serves as an authoritative reference for safeguarding the rights of those who speak out in the public interest.