Which of the following is are limitations on the authority and power of Central Vigilance Commission...........

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Which of the following is/are limitations on the authority and power of Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)?

1) CBI is under the administrative control of CVC.

2) The powers to appoint, transfer and suspend CBI officers lies with the CVC.

3) CVC is an advisory body.

4) CVC is appointed by the Minister of Law and Justice.

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1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 4 only

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Explanation:

Statement 1: CVC has supervisory powers over CBI. However, CVC does not have the power to call for any file from CBI or to direct CBI to investigate any case in a particular manner.

Statement 3: Central Government Departments are free to either accept or reject CVC's advice in corruption cases. It is only an advisory body. CBI is under administrative control of Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). This means that, the powers to appoint, transfer, suspend CBI officers lie with DoPT.

Statement 4: The Central Vigilance Commissioner and the Vigilance Commissioners are appointed by the President after obtaining the recommendation of a Committee consisting of: