With reference to the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), consider the following statements: 1. The Central Vigilance Commissioner is appointed by the President. 2. The conditions of service of the Central Vigilance Commissioner can be altered after appointment with presidential approval. 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: A

Notes:

Explanation:

The CVC is appointed by the President on the recommendation of a three-member committee:
- Prime Minister (Chairperson)
- Union Minister of Home Affairs
- Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha
The conditions of service of the Central Vigilance Commissioner are similar to that of the Chairman of the UPSC (not the CAG). Also, these conditions cannot be varied to his disadvantage after appointment, even with presidential approval.

Source: Laxmikant (Polity)