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What is the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)?
What is the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)?
An Indian governmental body created to address governmental corruption.
When was the CVC given statutory status?
When was the CVC given statutory status?
In 2003.
Who was the first Chief Vigilance Commissioner of India?
Who was the first Chief Vigilance Commissioner of India?
Nittoor Srinivasa Rao.
The CVC is an investigating agency.
The CVC is an investigating agency.
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The CVC can initiate corruption investigations without government permission.
The CVC can initiate corruption investigations without government permission.
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What Act ensures the CVC has powers to exercise superintendence over the Delhi Special Police Establishment?
What Act ensures the CVC has powers to exercise superintendence over the Delhi Special Police Establishment?
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How are the Central Vigilance Commissioner and Vigilance Commissioners appointed?
How are the Central Vigilance Commissioner and Vigilance Commissioners appointed?
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The President can remove a member of the commission without any inquiry.
The President can remove a member of the commission without any inquiry.
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Which of the following is NOT a role of the CVC?
Which of the following is NOT a role of the CVC?
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What type of complaints is the CVC authorized to receive?
What type of complaints is the CVC authorized to receive?
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Study Notes
Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)
- Established in 1964 by the Government of India to address corruption.
- Became a statutory body in 2003 with an Act of Parliament.
- Functions autonomously, free from executive control.
- Monitors all vigilance activities under the Central Government of India.
- Advises central government organizations on vigilance work.
History
- Created based on recommendations of the Committee on Prevention of Corruption, led by K. Santhanam.
- First Chief Vigilance Commissioner of India was Nittoor Srinivasa Rao.
- Annual Reports highlight system failures leading to corruption, system improvements, preventive measures, and instances where advice was ignored.
- Praveen Kumar Srivastava, a 1988 batch IAS officer, was sworn in as the Central Vigilance Commissioner.
Role
- Not an investigative agency, except for examining government civil works.
- Corruption investigations require government permission.
- Publishes cases where permissions are pending, some over a year old.
- Superintends over the functioning of the Delhi Special Police Establishment.
- Reviews investigations by the Delhi Special Police Establishment on alleged offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
- Published a list of corrupt government officials recommended for punitive action.
- Designated agency to receive written complaints of corruption or misuse of office.
Appointment
- Central Vigilance Commissioner and Vigilance Commissioners are appointed by the President.
- Appointments are based on recommendations of a committee consisting of the Prime Minister (Chairperson), the Minister of Home Affairs (Member), and the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha (Member).
Removal
- Removal of a commission member requires an order from the President.
- Removal can only occur on the grounds of proved misbehaviour or incapacity.
- The Supreme Court investigates such claims and recommends for removal if necessary.
- The President can suspend from office during this investigation.
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Explore the formation, history, and functions of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) of India. Established in 1964 and empowered by an Act of Parliament in 2003, the CVC plays a crucial role in addressing corruption and advising government organizations. Learn about its significance and limitations in tackling corruption within the Indian government.
