Question

Who appoints the Central Vigilance Commissioner ?

• A. President of India
• B. President after obtaining the recommendation from committee, consisting of Prime Minister, Home Minister and Leader of Opposition
• C. Prime Minister, Home Minister and Chief Justice of India.
• D. President in consultation with Chief Election Commissioner of India

Answer 1

Answer:

B. President after obtaining the recommendation from committee, consisting of Prime Minister, Home Minister and Leader of Opposition

Appointment of the Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC)

• The Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) is appointed by the President of India.
• This appointment is made based on the recommendation of a selection committee.
• The selection committee comprises the following key members:
  • The Prime Minister (Chairperson)
  • The Union Home Minister
  • The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha
• The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament.
• It was established in 1964 based on the recommendations of the Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption.
• The CVC was given statutory status in 2003 through the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003.
• The CVC acts as the chief vigilance institution of India, aiming to eradicate corruption in public services.
• Its primary function is to inquire into offenses alleged to have been committed under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, by certain categories of public servants.
• The CVC is independent and is not subject to the control of any other authority.