About: Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)
About: Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)
- The Central Vigilance Commission was setup by a Government Resolution in 1964, to advise and guide Central Government agencies in the field of vigilance.
- The Commission was given the status of independent statutory authority through the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003.
- As the apex integrity institution, the Commission is mandated to fight corruption and to ensure integrity in public administration.
- It has the status of an autonomous body, free of control from any executive authority, charged with monitoring all vigilance activity under the Central Government.
Mission:
- To promote integrity in the governance processes by:
- Creation of a credible deterrence against corruption through enforcement of anti-corruption laws and regulations.
- Undertaking effective preventive measures to minimize the scope of corruption.
- Raising public awareness to inculcate ethical values and reduce society’s tolerance towards corruption.
- Creation of a credible deterrence against corruption through enforcement of anti-corruption laws and regulations.
Members of CVC:
- The CVC is headed by a Central Vigilance Commissioner, who is assisted by two Vigilance Commissioners.
- They are appointed by the President, on the recommendation of a three member committee.
- The three-member committee consists 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 appointment under the Central or State government.
Functions of CVC:
- To inquire or cause an investigation to be made on a reference by the Central Government. The CVC has the powers of a Civil court while conducting any inquiry.
- Advice the Central Government and its organizations on matters referred to it by them.
- Exercise superintendence over the vigilance administrations of the various Central Government Ministries, Departments and Organizations of the Central Government.
- Exercise superintendence over the functioning of the Delhi Special Police Establishment (Central Bureau of Investigation) related to:
- The investigation of offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
- An offence under the Code of Criminal Procedure for certain categories of public servants.
- The investigation of offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
- Review the progress of investigations conducted by the DSPE.
Jurisdiction of CVC:
- Members of All India Service serving in connection with the affairs of the Union and Group A officers of the Central Government.
- Officers of the rank of Scale V and above in the Public Sector Banks.
- Officers in Grade D and above in Reserve Bank of India, NABARD and SIDBI.
- Chief Executives and Executives on the Board and other officers in Schedule ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’ and ‘D’ Public Sector Undertakings.
- Managers and above in General Insurance Companies.
- Senior Divisional Managers and above in Life Insurance Corporations.
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