Vigilance Branch was initially established in the office of the IGP Rajasthan in
Police Headquarter in 1976 under Director Vigilance (Police) vide Govt. order dated
16-10-1976. Govt.order dated 16-12-76 laid down the powers, jurisdiction, nature
of complaints to be dealt by the Director and procedure to be followed by Vigilance
Branch. Later on, vide Govt. order dated 15-1-1977, this post was redesignated as
‘Addl. IGP (Police vigilance) Rajasthan, Jaipur. The State Government created a
new post of Additional IGP C.I.D. (Crime & vigilance) vide order dated 09.04.1981.
Since 18-3-1999, the Vigilance Branch is being headed by an officer of the rank
of Additional Director General of Police.
The Vigilance Branch deals with complaints against police officers/personnel regarding
non-registration of F.I.R., use of third-degree methods, corruption in police, misconduct
which will include drinking on duty and misbehavior with citizens. On receipt of
such complaints inquiries are conducted, relevant records are scrutinized and appropriate
departmental action is initiated against the delinquents. The Branch also monitors
departmental enquiries, suspension cases, prosecution sanctions, appeals and vigilance
clearance for police officers.