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Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

A statutory body (2003 Act) emerging from the Santhanam Committee’s recommendations to address corruption in the executive. The CVC supervises the vigilance administration in central government departments and public sector undertakings. It can inquire or cause inquiries into allegations of corruption, forwarding cases to the CBI or other agencies. The Commission, appointed by the President on the recommendation of a high-level committee, is meant to be an independent watchdog, though it lacks direct prosecution powers. By coordinating with departmental vigilance officers, it fosters a clean administrative culture, ensuring deterrence against bribery and misuse of public office.

Practice Questions

Which of the following is NOT a power of the Rajya Sabha?

भारत का राष्ट्रपति किस प्रक्रिया द्वारा चुना जाता है?

कार्यपालिका के प्रमुख की उत्तराधिकार प्रक्रिया किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित है?

विधान सभा सदस्यों के विवाद समाधान की प्रक्रिया किस अनुच्छेद में है?

Who has the authority to dissolve the Rajya Sabha?

निर्वाचन आयोग के अध्यक्ष का चयन किसके द्वारा किया जाता है?

Who among the following is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

विधेयक प्रस्तुत करने का अधिकार संसद के किस सदन के सदस्यों को है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the amendment process?

न्यायपालिका के अधिकार का सबसे महत्वपूर्ण आधार क्या है?