2025 · Q73
Consider the following statements about Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)
- 1Central Vigilance Commissioner is appointed by the President of India.
- 2The Committee to recommend the appointment of Central Vigilance Commissioner has the Minister of Home Affairs as one of the members.
- 3In certain circumstances the Leader of the single largest group in opposition in Lok Sabha can be on the Committee to recommend the appointment of Central Vigilance Commissioner.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- ANil
- B1
- C2
- D3
Explanation
All three statements are correct. Under the CVC Act, 2003, the Central Vigilance Commissioner is appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee comprising the Prime Minister as chairperson, the Minister of Home Affairs, and the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. When there is no recognised Leader of the Opposition, the leader of the single largest opposition group in the Lok Sabha is treated as such for this committee.