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The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) was given statutory status by which Act?

  1. Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
  2. Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003
  3. Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013
  4. Right to Information Act, 2005

Answer: Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003

CVC was set up by executive resolution in 1964 based on Santhanam Committee recommendations. Given statutory status by Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003. CVC is an apex body for vigilance administration, independent of executive control. Consists of Central Vigilance Commissioner (Chairperson) + up to 2 Vigilance Commissioners. Appointed by President on recommendation of committee: PM, Home Minister, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha.

Topic Central Vigilance Commission - Constitutional Status
Exam Relevance Statutory body establishment question frequently asked in UPSC Prelims and SSC CGL Tier-2
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