actions are to be taken against persons filing false complaints

2. What actions are to be taken against persons filing false complaints? Para 4.17.1 of the CVC Manual Sixth Edition, 2004, provides that If a complaint against a public servant is found to be malicious, vexatious or unfounded, it should be considered seriously whether action should be taken against the complainant for making a false complaint. In case false complaints have been filed by Government servants, initiation of suitable departmental action against them may be considered by making reference to the authorities having disciplinary powers over such Government Servants. Possibility of launching criminal prosecution under section 182 of IPC by lodging a complaint under section 195(1)(a) of Criminal Procedure must be explored.