103. Knowledge Spectrum – Discipline - CONSULTATION WITH CENTRAL VIGILANCE COMMISSION -19
49. What is the origin and present status of Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)?
Central Vigilance Commission was set up by the Government of India by a Resolution, dated 11.2.1964 based on the recommendations of the Committee on Prevention of Corruption [popularly known as Santhanam Committee]. Consequent upon the judgement of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Vineet Narain vs. Union of India [CWP 340-343 of 1993], the Commission was accorded statutory status with effect from 25.8.1998 through "The Central Vigilance Commission Ordinance, 1998”. Subsequently, the CVC Bill was passed by both Houses of Parliament in 2003 and the President gave its assent on 11th September 2003. Thus, the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 (No.45 of 2003) came into effect from that date.
50. What is the composition of the CVC?
In terms of the provisions made in the CVC’s Act, the Commission shall consist of a Central Vigilance Commissioner [Chairperson] and not more than two Vigilance Commissioners [Members]. Presently, the Commission is a three member Commission consisting of a Central Vigilance Commissioner and two Vigilance Commissioners.
51. What is the mode of appointment of the Central Vigilance Commissioner and other Vigilance Commissioners?
The Central Vigilance Commissioner and the Vigilance Commissioners are appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal based on the recommendations of a committee comprising the following:
(a) the Prime Minister — Chairperson; (b) the Minister of Home Affairs --- Member; (c) the Leader of the Opposition in the House of the People — Member
for a term of four years from the date on which they enter upon their offices or till they attain the age of sixty-five years, whichever is earlier.
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