What are functions of Central Vigilance Commission?

Q.  Which of the following is/are true regarding functions of Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)?

1) Central Vigilance Commissioner is Chairperson of Committee which recommends appointment of Director of Enforcement.
2) CVC gives directions to the Delhi Special Police Establishment for discharging their responsibilities entrusted under the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946.
- Published on 15 Mar 17

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Both 1 and 2
 
    Functions of Central Vigilance Commission -

  • Inquire or cause an inquiry or investigation on a reference made by the Union Government for corruption offence against Union Government Public Servant under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.

  • Exercise superintendence over the functioning of Delhi Special Police Establishment (it is a part of CBI) related to investigation of offences of corruption under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.

  • Give directions to the Delhi Special Police Establishment for discharging their responsibilities entrusted under the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946.

  • Review the progress of investigations of corruption offences conducted by the Delhi Special Police Establishment.

  • Advise Union Government and its authorities when asked.

  • Exercise superintendence over the vigilance administration in the ministries of the Union Government or its authorities.

  • Inquire into complaints received under the Public Interest Disclosure and Protection of Informers’ Resolution and recommend appropriate action.

  • CVC is consulted by the Union Government while making rules and regulations governing the vigilance and disciplinary matters relating to the members of Central and All-India Services.

  • The Central Vigilance Commissioner is Chairperson of the two Committees.

  • Recommendations of these committees are considered by Union Government while appointing the Director of the Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) and the Director of Enforcement.

  • The committee also recommends appointment of high level officers in DSPE and Directorate of Enforcement.

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