Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC):
1.The CVC was originally established by an executive resolution of the Government of India before being accorded statutory status.
2.The CVC exercises superintendence over the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in matters relating to the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
3.The Central Vigilance Commissioner and Vigilance Commissioners are appointed by the President of India on the recommendation of a committee chaired by the Prime Minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: 1, 2 and 3
Statement 1 is correct: The CVC was set up in 1964 by an executive resolution following the recommendations of the Santhanam Committee, and later given statutory status by the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003.
Statement 2 is correct: The CVC has the power of superintendence over the CBI in cases related to offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, though it does not control the day-to-day functioning of the CBI.
Statement 3 is correct: The President appoints the Central Vigilance Commissioner and Vigilance Commissioners based on the recommendation of a committee comprising the Prime Minister (Chairperson), Union Home Minister, and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha.
Source: PIB
