Question

Which one of the following statements regarding the Central Vigilance Commission set up in $1998$ is incorrect?

• A. The Commission enjoys a statutory status.
• B. The Commission is a multi-member body.
• C. The main focus of the Commission shall be implementation of the Prevention of Corruption Act.
• D. None of the above.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

None of the above.

The Government of India set up The Central Vigilance Commission in February, 1964 on the recommendations of the Committee on Prevention of Corruption, headed by Shri K. Santhanam, to advise and guide Central Government agencies in the field of vigilance. The Commission shall consist of:

A Central Vigilance Commissioner- Chairperson;

Not more than two Vigilance Commissioners- Members.