Q. Which of the following statements are correct about the Central Vigilance Commission?
(a) It was set up on the recommendation of the Santhanam Committee
(b) It is a statutory body
(c) It is a multi-member commission
(d) It exercises superintendence over the working of the CBI
Select the correct answer from the code given below:
Answer:
(a), (b), (c) and (d)
Notes: Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is an apex Indian governmental body created in 1964 to address governmental corruption and is a statutory body which was set up by the Government of India in February, 1964 on the recommendations of the Committee on Prevention of Corruption, headed by Shri K. Santhanam. The Commission shall consist of a Central Vigilance Commissioner - Chairperson; and not more than two Vigilance Commissioners.