Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is an independent body responsible only to the Parliament. What are the provisions that ensure independence of CVC? Also, discuss the issues that limit its effectiveness in tackling corruption in the country's public administration.

CVC is a statutory body under the CVC Act, formed last recommendation of Santhanam Committee. CVC Built Independence: (1) Appointment - Made by President on recommendation of Committee headed by PM & Leader of Opposition (2) Also its dismissal route due only on ground - Misbehavior, Incapacity - office of Profit etc. (3) Present working report to President in, burnt, house accountability

Issues and Limitations: (1) Overlapping functions with UPSC (2) Merely recommendatory body, not binding so recommended (3) Lack of transparency in appointment & executive influence (4) Require prior permission from govt on action against civil servants