CVC

Question 1

When was the CVC established?

Answer 1

1964

Question 2

How was the CVC originally established?

Answer 2

By an executive resolution of the Central Government

Question 3

Which committee recommended the creation of the CVC?

Answer 3

Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption (1962–64)

Question 4

Was the CVC originally statutory or constitutional?

Answer 4

Neither — it was a non-statutory, non-constitutional body

Question 5

When was statutory status conferred on the CVC?

Answer 5

2003

Question 6

When did CVC become the authority for whistleblower complaints?

Answer 6

2004 under PIDPI (Public Interest Disclosure & Protection of Informers Resolution)

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of CVC?

Answer 7

Apex vigilance body to prevent corruption in Central Government organizations

Question 8

Is CVC independent of executive control?

Answer 8

Yes, designed to function independently

Question 9

What is the composition of CVC?

Answer 9

1 Central Vigilance Commissioner + not more than 2 Vigilance Commissioners

Question 10

Who appoints the CVC members?

Answer 10

President of India

Question 11

What is the selection committee for appointing CVC members?

Answer 11

Prime Minister (Chairperson), Home Minister, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha

Question 12

What is the tenure of CVC members?

Answer 12

4 years or until age 65, whichever is earlier

Question 13

Are CVC members eligible for further government employment?

Answer 13

No

Question 14

Grounds for removal: insolvency?

Answer 14

Yes, insolvency is a valid ground

Question 15

Grounds for removal: criminal conviction involving moral turpitude?

Answer 15

Yes

Question 16

Grounds for removal: paid employment during office?

Answer 16

Yes

Question 17

Grounds for removal: infirmity of mind or body?

Answer 17

Yes

Question 18

Grounds for removal: financial interests affecting duties?

Answer 18

Yes

Question 19

Who conducts inquiry for removal on grounds of misbehaviour or incapacity?

Answer 19

Supreme Court

Question 20

When is a CVC member considered guilty of misbehaviour?

Answer 20

If involved in government contracts or profit-sharing

Question 21

What is the salary of the Central Vigilance Commissioner?

Answer 21

Equivalent to Chairman, UPSC

Question 22

What is the salary of Vigilance Commissioners?

Answer 22

Equivalent to Members of UPSC

Question 23

Can their service conditions be changed to their disadvantage?

Answer 23

No

Question 24

What are the main organisational wings of the CVC?

Answer 24

Secretariat, Chief Technical Examiners’ Wing (CTE), Commissioners for Departmental Inquiries (CDIs)

Question 25

What does the Secretariat consist of?

Answer 25

Secretary, Joint Secretaries, Deputy Secretaries, Under Secretaries, staff

Question 26

What is the role of the CTE Wing?

Answer 26

Technical audit, investigation of construction works, advice to CVC and CVOs, assistance to CBI

Question 27

Who heads the CTE Wing?

Answer 27

Chief Technical Examiners (Chief Engineers)

Question 28

What is the role of Commissioners for Departmental Inquiries?

Answer 28

Conduct oral inquiries in departmental proceedings

Question 29

What is the major law under which CVC investigates offences?

Answer 29

Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988

Question 30

What is CVC’s role regarding group A officers?

Answer 30

Conduct inquiries into corruption allegations

Question 31

What is CVC’s power over the Delhi Special Police Establishment (CBI)?

Answer 31

Superintendence over investigations under Prevention of Corruption Act

Question 32

Can CVC direct CBI?

Answer 32

Yes, it can give directions for investigation

Question 33

What is CVC’s role in sanction of prosecution?

Answer 33

Review progress of sanction applications

Question 34

What is CVC’s advisory role?

Answer 34

Advise Central Government and authorities on vigilance matters

Question 35

Who must consult CVC for rules relating to vigilance and disciplinary matters?

Answer 35

Central Government

Question 36

What is CVC’s role in appointment of Director of Enforcement?

Answer 36

Chairs Selection Committee recommending Director of Enforcement

Question 37

What is the ADG level appointment assistance role of CVC?

Answer 37

Recommends officers above Deputy Director of Enforcement

Question 38

Under which Act is CVC notified to receive suspicious transaction reports?

Answer 38

Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002

Question 39

What did the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act (2013) change for CVC?

Answer 39

Made CVC responsible for preliminary inquiries into complaints referred by Lokpal

Question 40

What is CVC’s role regarding prosecution director in CBI?

Answer 40

Director of Prosecution is appointed on recommendation of CVC

Question 41

What is CVC’s role in SP and above level appointments in CBI?

Answer 41

Recommends appointments (except Director of CBI)

Question 42

What is the Directorate of Inquiry under CVC responsible for?

Answer 42

Preliminary inquiry into complaints referred by Lokpal

Question 43

Where are preliminary inquiry reports for Group A & B officers sent?

Answer 43

Lokpal

Question 44

What must CVC do for Group C & D officers?

Answer 44

Cause further investigation and decide action

Question 45

What is the jurisdiction of CVC over All India Services?

Answer 45

Covers AIS officers serving under Union Government

Question 46

What is the jurisdiction in Public Sector Banks?

Answer 46

Officers of Scale V and above

Question 47

What is CVC’s jurisdiction over RBI, NABARD, SIDBI?

Answer 47

Grade D and above officers

Question 48

What is jurisdiction in Schedule A & B PSUs?

Answer 48

Board-level executives and officers of E-8 and above

Question 49

What is jurisdiction in Schedule C & D PSUs?

Answer 49

Board-level executives and officers of E-7 and above

Question 50

What is jurisdiction in LIC?

Answer 50

Senior Divisional Managers and above

Question 51

What is jurisdiction in General Insurance Companies?

Answer 51

Managers and above

Question 52

What is jurisdiction in societies/local authorities controlled by Central Government?

Answer 52

Officers drawing ₹8700/- grade pay and above (pre-revised)

Question 53

Where are CVC proceedings held?

Answer 53

New Delhi

Question 54

What powers does CVC have?

Answer 54

Civil court powers: summoning, demanding documents, evidence

Question 55

Does CVC regulate its own procedure?

Answer 55

Yes

Question 56

Is CVC’s advice binding on Government?

Answer 56

No, but reasons for disagreement must be recorded in writing

Question 57

To whom does CVC submit annual reports?

Answer 57

President of India

Question 58

Where are CVC annual reports laid?

Answer 58

Before both Houses of Parliament

Question 59

What is the role of Chief Vigilance Officers (CVOs)?

Answer 59

Head vigilance divisions in ministries/departments

Question 60

What do CVOs do?

Answer 60

Collect intelligence, investigate allegations, process reports, liaise with CVC and CBI

Question 61

Main purpose of Whistle Blowers Protection Act 2014?

Answer 61

Protect identity and safety of whistleblowers exposing corruption

Question 62

Who is the competent authority under the act?

Answer 62

CVC

Question 63

What type of complaints can be submitted under the act?

Answer 63

Corruption, misuse of power by public servants including ministers

Question 64

How should complaints be submitted?

Answer 64

In writing or via email with supporting documents

Question 65

Is anonymous complaint allowed under the act?

Answer 65

No — identity must be clearly stated

Question 66

What happens if identity is false?

Answer 66

No action on the complaint

Question 67

What is punishment for false/frivolous complaints?

Answer 67

Up to 2 years imprisonment + ₹30,000 fine

Question 68

Is SPG (Special Protection Group) covered under Whistleblower Act?

Answer 68

No, it is exempt

Question 69

Who is the current Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) of India?

Answer 69

Praveen Kumar Srivastava

Question 70

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