- CVC stands for Central Vigilance Commission. It is an apex anti-corruption institution in India. It was set up in 1964 under the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
The CVC is responsible for:
- Preventing corruption in the government: The CVC has a number of powers to prevent corruption in the government. These powers include conducting inquiries, issuing directions, and taking disciplinary action against corrupt officials.
- Investigating corruption cases: The CVC is also responsible for investigating corruption cases involving government officials. These cases can be referred to the CVC by the government or by any other person.
- Promoting integrity in the government: The CVC also promotes integrity in the government. It does this by issuing guidelines and advisories to government officials, and by organizing training programs on ethics and values.
Composition
- The CVC is headed by a Chief Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) who is appointed by the President of India. The CVC is assisted by a number of Deputy CVCs and other officers.
- The CVC is an important institution in the fight against corruption in India.
- It has made significant contributions to preventing and investigating corruption cases. The CVC is also playing an important role in promoting integrity in the government.
Specific functions of the CVC:
- Conducts preliminary inquiries into allegations of corruption against government officials.
- Investigates corruption cases referred to it by the government or any other person.
- Issues directions to government officials to prevent corruption.
- Takes disciplinary action against corrupt government officials.
- Promotes integrity in the government by issuing guidelines and advisories to government officials, and by organizing training programs on ethics and values.
- Monitors the implementation of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947.
- Coordinates with other anti-corruption agencies in India and abroad.
The CVC is an independent body and its work is not subject to the control of any other authority. The CVC enjoys a high degree of credibility and public trust. It is considered to be one of the most effective anti-corruption institutions in India.