Which of the following statements is are correct with respect to the Central Vigilance Commission CV...........

Indian Polity Statutory Bodies

Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)?

1.It was established on the recommendation of the First Administrative Reforms Commission.

2.CVC can inquire against the Group “A” officer of the central government for the offence committed under Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.

3.In cases of corruption matters related to central government employees, CVC functions under the direction of CBI.

4.Reports of the CVC are submitted to the Home Minister.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1 and 3 only

3 and 4 only

2 and 4 only

2 only

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Explanation:

2 only

It was established on the recommendation of the First Administrative Reforms Commission:

This statement is incorrect. The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) was not established on the recommendation of the First Administrative Reforms Commission. The CVC was set up based on the recommendations of the Santhanam Committee.

CVC can inquire against the Group “A” officer of the central government for the offense committed under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988:

This statement is correct. The CVC has the authority to inquire into offenses committed under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, by Group "A" officers of the central government.

In cases of corruption matters related to central government employees, CVC functions under the direction of CBI:

This statement is incorrect. The CVC does not function under the direction of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). While the CBI is one of the agencies that the CVC oversees, they operate independently.

Reports of the CVC are submitted to the Home Minister:

This statement is incorrect. The reports of the CVC are not submitted to the Home Minister. The CVC submits its annual report directly to the President of India.

Therefore, the correct answer is 4 (2 only).