Central Vigilance Commission

IN NEWS:

Sanjay Kothari, the Secretary to the President, has been selected as the new Chief Vigilance Commissioner.

CENTRAL VIGILANCE COMMISSION:

• CVC is the main agency for preventing corruption in the Central government.
• Its establishment was recommended by the Santhanam committee on Prevention of Corruption
• The CVC is a multi-member body consisting of a Central Vigilance Commissioner and not more than two vigilance commissioners. They hold office for a term of four years or until they attain the age of sixty-five years, whichever is earlier.
• They are appointed by the president by warrant under his hand and seal on the recommendation of a three-member committee.
• The 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.
• After their tenure, they are not eligible for further employment under the Central or a state government.

PRELIMS QUESTION:

Q. Which of the following statements regarding the Central Vigilance Commission is incorrect:

1. It was established based on the recommendations of the Santhanam Committee
2. The members hold office for a term of 5 years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier
3. It presents its annual report to the President
4. The members are not eligible for further employment after their tenure

Answer to Prelims question