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Regarding the statutory mandate, organizational structure, and operational framework of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) in India, which of the following statements are correct?

  1. The Central Vigilance Commission was originally established by an executive resolution in 1964 on the recommendations of the Santhanam Committee and was subsequently granted statutory status by an Act of Parliament in 2003.Answer
  2. B
    The Selection Committee for recommending the appointment of the Central Vigilance Commissioner includes the Chief Justice of India as an ex-officio member.
  3. The Central Vigilance Commissioner holds office for a term of four years from the date of entering office or until attaining the age of sixty-five years, whichever is earlier, and is ineligible for re-employment under the Central or State government.Answer
  4. D
    The Central Vigilance Commission functions as a subordinate agency under the administrative oversight of the Union Ministry of Law and Justice.

Answer

The correct statements are that the Central Vigilance Commission was initially set up by executive resolution in 1964 on Santhanam Committee recommendations before gaining statutory status in 2003, and that the Central Vigilance Commissioner serves a four-year tenure (or up to age 65) with a bar on subsequent government employment.
The statements highlighting the CVC's establishment in 1964 via the Santhanam Committee recommendations followed by statutory status in 2003, along with its designated 4-year / 65-year age limit tenure and prohibition on further government employment, accurately reflect the provisions of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the historical origin and statutory evolution of the Central Vigilance Commission.
The CVC was established via an executive resolution in 1964 following the recommendations of the K. Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption, and Parliament later enacted the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003, making it a statutory body.
Verifies the accurate historical sequence and legislative foundation of the body.
2
Evaluate the composition of the Selection Committee for the appointment of the Central Vigilance Commissioner.
The statutory selection committee consists of three members: the Prime Minister (Chairperson), the Minister of Home Affairs, and the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. The Chief Justice of India is not part of this selection panel.
Distinguishes CVC appointment mechanisms from other bodies like Lokpal or the National Human Rights Commission where judicial officers serve on selection panels.
3
Examine the tenure, age limit, and post-tenure eligibility provisions of the Central Vigilance Commissioner.
Under Section 5 of the CVC Act, 2003, the Commissioner holds office for 4 years or until reaching 65 years of age (whichever is earlier) and cannot accept further employment under the Union or State governments.
Confirms statutory tenure limits and post-retirement disqualification rules.
4
Assess the administrative status and reporting authority of the Commission.
The CVC is an autonomous body not subordinate to the Ministry of Law and Justice or any executive department; it submits its annual report to the President of India.
Ensures proper understanding of institutional independence and reporting hierarchy.

Key Concept

Statutory framework, appointment procedure, tenure, and autonomy of the Central Vigilance Commission under the CVC Act, 2003.
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Statutory Bodies, Citizen Charters, RTI, and Public Policy Governance

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