The committee that selects the CBI Director comprises
1) Prime minister
2) Chief justice of India or his nominee
3) Union Minister of Law and Justice
4) Central Vigilance Commissioner
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Explanation:
The amended Delhi Special Police Establishment Act empowers a committee to appoint the director of CBI. The committee consists of:
- Prime Minister – chairperson
- Leader of Opposition – member
- Chief Justice of India or a Supreme Court Judge recommended by the Chief Justice – member
When making recommendations, the committee considers the views of the outgoing director. Above Selection committee was constituted under The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013