Consider the following statements regarding Central Vigilance commissi...
Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is an apex Indian governmental body created in 1964 to address governmental corruption. In 2003, the Parliament enacted a law conferring statutory status on the CVC.
President of India appoints CVC members by warrant under his hand and seal
The President’s appointment comes after the recommendation by a three-member committee:
Prime Minister
Minister of Home Affairs (MHA)
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha
Term of Office: Four years or if they attain 65 years of age (whichever is earlier)
After they retire, they are not eligible for reappointment in any central or state government agency.
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Consider the following statements regarding Central Vigilance commissi...
Explanation:
- The correct answer is option 'B' - 2 and 4 are incorrect statements regarding the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC).
Statement 1:
- The establishment of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) was indeed recommended by the Santhanam committee on Prevention of Corruption.
- This committee was appointed in 1962 by the Government of India to suggest measures to tackle corruption.
- The committee submitted its report in 1964, which recommended the creation of a statutory body to be known as the Central Vigilance Commission.
Statement 2:
- The statement that the Central Vigilance Commission is neither a constitutional nor a statutory body is incorrect.
- The Central Vigilance Commission is a statutory body, which means it has been established by an Act of Parliament.
- The CVC was established in 1964 under the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003.
- The Act provides for the composition, powers, and functions of the CVC.
Statement 3:
- The statement that the Central Vigilance Commission is a multi-member body consisting of a Central Vigilance Commissioner and not more than 2 Vigilance Commissioners is correct.
- The CVC consists of a Central Vigilance Commissioner and not more than 2 Vigilance Commissioners.
- The Central Vigilance Commissioner is the chairperson of the CVC, and the Vigilance Commissioners are its members.
- The CVC is responsible for the superintendence over the functioning of the vigilance administration in the central government.
Statement 4:
- The statement that the President appoints the Central Vigilance Commissioner and the Vigilance Commissioners on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers is incorrect.
- The appointments of the Central Vigilance Commissioner and the Vigilance Commissioners are made by the President of India.
- However, these appointments are made on the recommendation of a three-member committee consisting of the Prime Minister, the Minister of Home Affairs, and the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha or the leader of the single largest opposition party in the Lok Sabha.
- The committee's recommendations are binding on the President.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 'B' - 2 and 4 are incorrect statements regarding the Central Vigilance Commission.
Consider the following statements regarding Central Vigilance commissi...
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