NEW DELHI: The government has issued a format for filing complaints of alleged corruption against public servants including the prime minister with the Lokpal, 11 months after the anti-corruption ombudsman was formed, according to a personnel ministry order. All complainants have to mandatorily give an affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper.

It mentions, “making any false and frivolous or vexatious complaint is punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year and with fine which may extend to Rs 1 lakh”. The complaint may ordinarily be made in English, electronically; by post or in person. However, when the complaint is filed electronically, a hard copy shall be required to be submitted to Lokpal within a period of 15 days from the date of filing, it said.

