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◦ The CVC was set up by the Government in February, 1964 on the recommendations of the Committee on Prevention of Corruption, headed by K. Santhanam.

◦ The Parliament enacted Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 (CVC Act) conferring statutory status on the CVC.

◦ It is an independent body which is only responsible to the Parliament.

• It submits its report to the President of India.

Functions:

◦ Exercise superintendence over the functioning of the Delhi Special Police Establishment (CBI) insofar as it relates to the investigation of offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.

• The CVC receives complaints on corruption or misuse of office and recommends appropriate action.

• Following institutions, bodies, or a person can approach CVC: Central government, Lokpal and Whistle blowers.

◦ CVC has no investigation wing of its own as it depends on the CBI and the Chief Vigilance Officers (CVO) of central organizations, while CBI has its own investigation wing drawing its powers from Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946.

Composition:

◦ It is a multi-member Commission consisting of a Central Vigilance Commissioner (Chairperson) and not more than 2 Vigilance Commissioners (Member).

Appointment of Commissioners:

◦ They are appointed by the President of India on the recommendations of a committee consisting of Prime Minister, Union Home Minister and Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha (if there is no Leader of Opposition then the leader of the single largest Opposition party in the Lok Sabha).

Term:

◦ Their term is 4 years or 65 years, whichever is earlier.

Removal:

◦ Removal is done by the President on grounds of bankruptcy, unsound mind, infirmity of body or mind, sentenced to imprisonment for a crime, or engages in paid employment or has acquired financial or other interest that might affect his judgment.

◦ He can also be removed for proved misbehaviour or incapacity if the Supreme Court inquiry finds him guilty.

◦ They can also resign by writing to the President.

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