About CVC

• The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) was established in 1964 as an apex body for exercising general superintendence and control over Vigilance Administration, through the Government of India Resolution. 
• It was set up on the recommendations of the Committee on Prevention of Corruption, popularly known as the Santhanam Committee. 
• In 2003, the Parliament enacted the CVC Act 2003 conferring statutory status on the CVC. 
• The CVC is not controlled by any Ministry/Department. It is an independent body which is only responsible for the Parliament.

Composition

• The Commission consists of a Central Vigilance Commissioner and not more than two Vigilance Commissioners. 
• The Central Vigilance Commissioner and the Vigilance Commissioners are appointed by the President on recommendation of a Committee consisting of the Prime Minister, the Minister of Home Affairs and the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.
• The tenure of a CVC and vigilance commissioner is of four years or till the incumbent attains the age of 65 years. 

Functions & Powers of CVC:

• To deal with the complaints against employees of Central Government and Central Government controlled organisations including PSBs, PSUs and UTs. 
• To supervise the work of CBI related to investigation of offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988; 
• To tender independent and impartial advice to the disciplinary and other authorities in disciplinary cases, involving vigilance angle.
• To exercise a general check and supervision over vigilance and anti-corruption work in Ministries or Departments of the Government of India.

Why in News?

• The President of India has appointed AS Rajeev as Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission.

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