Q. In context with Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), consider the following statements:

1. Central Vigilance Commission is a constitutional body
2. The Central Vigilance Commissioner is appointed by President
3. CVC can be removed by president only on the ground of proven misbehaviour or incapacity

Which among the above is / are correct?
Answer: Only 2 & 3
Notes: CVC was established by CVC act so its a statutory body and not constitutional . Appointment is done by President. Section 6 (1) of the CVC act says: Subject to the provisions of sub-section (3), the Central Vigilance Commissioner or any Vigilance Commissioner shall be removed from his office only by order of the President on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity after the Supreme Court, on a reference made to it by the President, has, on inquiry, reported that the Central Vigilance Commissioner or any Vigilance Commissioner, as the case may be, ought on such ground be removed.