Question

Which of the following statements regarding the The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is/are incorrect ?

1. It was established in 1964 on the recommendations of the Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption.
2. The Central Vigilance Commission became statutory in 2003 after the Central Vigilance Commission Bill Act 2003 was enacted by Parliament.
3. The CVC is accountable to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, for its functioning and decisions.

• A. None of these
• B. 2, 3
• C. 3 only
• D. 1, 2

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 3 only

The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)

• The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) was actually set up in 1964 on the recommendations of the Committee on Prevention of Corruption, which was headed by K. Santhanam.
• Its establishment was a crucial step in ensuring the vigilance and anti-corruption measures within the government machinery.
• The Central Vigilance Commission became statutory in 2003 after the Central Vigilance Commission Bill Act 2003 was enacted by Parliament
• It is tasked with overseeing vigilance administration and advising various authorities in the government on formulating anti-corruption policies.
• The CVC is an independent and impartial body that functions autonomously, reporting directly to the Parliament.
• Its accountability lies in ensuring transparency and integrity in the functioning of the government, rather than reporting to a specific ministry.