Laxmikanth Test: Central Vigilance Commission - UPSC MCQ

To inquire or cause an inquiry or investigation to be conducted on a reference made by the Central government wherein it is alleged that a public servant being an employee of the Central government or its authorities , has committed an offence under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.

The salary, allowances and other conditions of service of the Central Vigilance Commissioner are similar to those of the Chairman of UPSC and that of the vigilance commissioner are similar to those of a member of UPSC. But they cannot be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment.

The CVC has to present annually to the President a report on its performance. The President places this report before each House of Parliament

The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is the main agency for preventing corruption in the Central government. It was established in 1964 by an executive resolution of the Central government. Its establishment was recommended by the Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption (1962–64).

They are appointed by the president by warrant under his hand and seal on the recommendation of a threemember committee consisting of the prime minister as its head, the Union minister of home affairs and the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.

It was established in 1964 by an executive resolution of the Central government. Its establishment was recommended by the Santhanam Committee

Central Vigilance Commission, Delhi Special Police Establishment and the CBI are set up by Government of India to check misconduct, malpractices, corruption and misdemeanour on the part of public servants.

Thus, originally the CVC was neither a constitutional body nor a statutory body. Later, in 2003, the Parliament enacted a law conferring statutory status on the CVC.

It was established in 1964 by an executive resolution of the Central government. Its establishment was recommended by the Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption1 (1962–64).

The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) was indeed set up by an Act of Parliament. The Central Vigilance Commission Act was enacted in 2003 to provide a statutory status to the CVC, which serves as an apex body for addressing corruption-related matters in the government. This statement is correct.

The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) in India has been given a certain degree of independence and autonomy, similar to that of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The idea is to ensure that the CVC can function impartially and effectively in its role of combating corruption within the government. This statement is also correct.