In 2004, the CVC has been designated as the agency to receive and act on complaints or disclosure on any allegation of corruption or misuse of office from whistle blowers under the “Public Interest Disclosure and Protection of Informers’ Resolution” (PIDPI), which is popularly known as “Whistle Blowers” Resolution.  

The Commission is also empowered as the only designated agency to take action against complainants making motivated or vexatious complaints. 

Source: Laxmikanth