CENTRAL VIGILANCE
COMMISSION (CVC) - POLITY
News:
Home Ministry received
highest corruption complaints in 2022, Railways second: CVC Report
What's
in the news?
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In 2022, Central Vigilance Commission
(CVC) received a total of 1,15,203 corruption complaints against all category
employees of the central government. Out of the total complaints, 85,437 have
been disposed of and 29,766 are still pending.
Key
takeaways:
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The Ministry
of Home Affairs (MHA) received 46,643 corruption complaints against their
employees.
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10,580 corruption complaints were received
by the Ministry of Railways.
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Government
of National Capital Territory of Delhi received 7,370
complaints of corruption.
Central
Vigilance Commission (CVC):
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It was set up in February 1964 by the government on the recommendations of the
Committee on Prevention of Corruption.
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The committee was headed by Shri K. Santhanam. Its role was to advise and
guide Central Government agencies in the field of vigilance.
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CVC is free from control by any executive authority.
Statutory
body:
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The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) was
made a multi-member Commission with “statutory status” with effect from 25th
August 1998 after the promulgation of the ordinance by the President.
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The
Central Vigilance Commission Act 2003 came into effect after
the assent of the CVC bill from Parliament and the President.
Functions:
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It is endowed with the responsibility of monitoring all vigilance activity under the
central government.
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It also advises various authorities in
Central Government organizations in planning, executing, reviewing and
reforming their vigilant work.
Composition
in Central Vigilance Commission:
CVC has three members:
CVC
Members:
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The President
of India appoints CVC members by warrant under his hand and seal.
Selection
Committee:
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The President’s appointment comes after
the recommendation by a three-member
committee:
a.
Prime Minister
b.
Minister of Home Affairs (MHA)
c.
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha
Term
of Office:
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Four
years or if they attain 65 years of age (whichever is earlier).
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After they retire, they are not eligible
for reappointment in any central or state government agency.