Consider the following statements regarding the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC): 1. It is a multi-member body consisting of a Central Vigilance Commissioner (chairperson) and not more than five vigilance commissioners. 2. They hold office for a term of six years or until they attain the age of sixty-five years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC):
1.It is a multi-member body consisting of a Central Vigilance Commissioner (chairperson) and not more than five vigilance commissioners.
2.They hold office for a term of six years or until they attain the age of sixty-five years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation: The CVC is a multi-member body consisting of a Central Vigilance Commissioner (chairperson) and not more than two vigilance commissioners.

They are appointed by the president by warrant under his hand and seal on the recommendation of a three-member 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.
They hold office for a term of four years or until they attain the age of sixty-five years, whichever is earlier.
After their tenure, they are not eligible for further employment under the Central or a state government.

Source: Laxmikanth’s Polity

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