Consider the following statements regarding the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC): 1. The Central Vigilance Commission consists of a Central Vigilance Commissioner and up to two Vigilance Commissioners. 2. The President can remove a Vigilance Commissioner for proved misbehaviour only after an enquiry by the Supreme Court. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation:

The CVC is a multi-member body with one Central Vigilance Commissioner and not more than two Vigilance Commissioners. They are appointed by the President on the recommendation of a three-member committee comprising the Prime Minister, Union Home Minister, and the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha.
For removal on the grounds of proved misbehaviour or incapacity, the President must refer the matter to the Supreme Court, and can proceed with the removal only if the Court advises so after enquiry.