Consider the following statements regarding Central Vigilance commission 1 Its establ...........

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Consider the following statements regarding Central Vigilance commission.

1. Its establishment was recommended by the Santhanam committee on Prevention of Corruption.

2. It is neither a constitutional nor a statutory body.

3. It is multi-member body consisting of central vigilance commissioner and not more than 2 vigilance commissioners.

4. They are appointed by president on the recommendation of council of ministers.

Which of the above are incorrect?

1 and 3

2 and 4

All of the above

None of the above

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Explanation:

Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is an autonomous body set up by the Government of India in February, 1964 on the recommendations of the Committee on Prevention of Corruption, headed by Shri K. Santhanam Committee, to advise and guide Central Government agencies in the field of vigilance. CVC is a public authority as defined in the Right to Information Act and hence it is obliged to provide information requested by any citizen of India.It is multi-member body consisting of central vigilance commissioner and not more than 2 vigilance commissioners.Central Vigilance Commissioner and the Vigilance Commissioners are appointed by the President after obtaining the recommendation of a Committee consisting of: The Prime Minister of India (Chairperson)