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THE CENTRAL VIGILANCE COMMISSION ACT, 2003 |
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What is the ACT No. of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003? |
ACT NO. 45 OF 2003 |
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When was the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 enacted? |
11th September 2003 |
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What is the purpose of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003? |
To provide for constitution of the Central Vigilance Commission |
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Under which other Act the CVC Act empowers the Commission to inquire or cause inquiry into offences? |
The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 |
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Under the preamble, the offences relate to which category of persons? |
certain categories of public servants |
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The words “certain categories of public servants” denotes which bodies: |
the Central Government, corporations established by or under any Central Act, Government companies, societies and local authorities owned or controlled by the Central Government |
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In which year of the republic of India was the CVC Act enacted? |
the Fifty-fourth Year of the Republic of India |
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CHAPTER I |
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PRELIMINARY |
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Which provision of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 deals with “Short title”? |
Section 1 |
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What is the full short title of the Act as per Section 1? |
The Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 |
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Which provision of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 deals with “Definitions”? |
Section 2 |
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Which provision of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 deals with “Central Vigilance Commissioner”? |
Section 2(a) |
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Under Section 2(a), ‘Central Vigilance Commissioner’ means- |
the Central Vigilance Commissioner appointed under sub-section (1) of section 4 |
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Which provision of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 deals with “Commission”? |
Section 2(b) |
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Under Section 2(b), “Commission” means- |
the Central Vigilance Commission constituted under sub-section (1) of section 3 |
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Which provision of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 deals with “Delhi Special Police Establishment”? |
Section 2(c) |
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Under Section 2(c), “Delhi Special Police Establishment” means- |
the Delhi Special Police Establishment constituted under sub-section (1) of section 2 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946 (25 of 1946) |
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Which provision of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 deals with “Government company”? |
Section 2(d) |
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Under Section 2(d), “Government company” means- |
a Government company within the meaning of the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956) |
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Which provision of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 deals with “Lokpal”? |
Section 2(da) |
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The definition of “Lokpal” was inserted by: |
Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 (Ins. by Act 1 of 2014, s. 58 and the Schedule (w.e.f. 16-1-2014)) |
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Under Section 2(c), “Lokpal” means- |
the Lokpal established under sub-section (1) of section 3 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 (1 of 2014) |
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Which provision of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 deals with “prescribed”? |
Section 2(e) |
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Under Section 2(c), “prescribed” means- |
prescribed by rules made under CVC Act |
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Which provision of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 deals with “Vigilance Commissioner”? |
Section 2(f) |
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Under Section 2(c), “Vigilance Commissioner” means- |
a Vigilance Commissioner appointed under sub-section (1) of section 4 |
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CHAPTER II |
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THE CENTRAL VIGILANCE COMMISSION |
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Which provision of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 deals with “Constitution of Central Vigilance Commission”? |
Section 3 |
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Section 3(1) of the CVC Act, 2003 provides for the constitution of the CVC to exercise powers and perform functions— |
Only as assigned under the CVC Act and Central Vigilance Commission Ordinance, 1999 |
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The Central Vigilance Commission constituted under Section 3(1) of the 1999 Ordinance shall be deemed to be the Commission under the Act if it continued under— |
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions |
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As per Section 3(2), the Commission shall consist of— |
One CVC + Not more than two VCs |
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Who is the Chairperson of the Central Vigilance Commission? |
Central Vigilance Commissioner |
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CVC and VCs shall be appointed from persons who— |
Have served in All-India Services or civil services of the Union |
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Under clause (b), eligible persons are those who have held or hold office in a corporation established by or under— |
A Central Act |
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According to the proviso to Section 3(3) of the CVC Act, 2003, what is the maximum number of persons from a single specified category (either clause (a) or clause (b) in the Act) who can be part of the Commission's total strength (Central Vigilance Commissioner plus Vigilance Commissioners)? |
not more than two persons |
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The Secretary to the Commission is appointed by— |
Central Government |
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The “term of office” in Section 3(5) refers to— |
Term beginning when the officer enters office under the Act |
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Which provision of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 deals with “Appointment of Central Vigilance Commissioner and Vigilance Commissioners”? |
Section 4 |
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Who is responsible for appointing the Central Vigilance Commissioner and the Vigilance Commissioners? |
The President of India |
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Which officials are the members of the committee that recommends candidates for appointment as CVC and VCs?
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The Prime Minister (Chairperson) The Leader of the Opposition in the House of the People (Lok Sabha) The Minister of Home Affairs |
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What happens if there is no recognized Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha when the selection committee meets? |
The leader of the single largest opposition group in the Lok Sabha is included in the committee. |
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Whether an appointment of a Central Vigilance Commissioner or a Vigilance Commissioner shall be invalid merely by reason of any vacancy in the Committee? |
No
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Which provision of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 deals with “Terms and other conditions of service of Central Vigilance Commissioner”? |
Section 5 |
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What is the normal term of office of the Central Vigilance Commissioner under Section 5(1)? |
Four years |
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The Central Vigilance Commissioner continues in office till which age? |
65 years |
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On ceasing to hold office, the Central Vigilance Commissioner shall be— |
Ineligible for re-appointment in the Commission |
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What is the term of office of a Vigilance Commissioner under Section 5(2)? |
Four years or till 65 years, whichever earlier |
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A Vigilance Commissioner, on ceasing to hold office, is eligible for appointment as Central Vigilance Commissioner— |
Eligible in the manner specified in Section 4(1) |
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If a Vigilance Commissioner is appointed as Central Vigilance Commissioner, his aggregate maximum tenure as VC and CVC shall be— |
Not more than four years in aggregate |
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Before entering upon office, the Central Vigilance Commissioner or a Vigilance Commissioner must— |
Make and subscribe an oath/affirmation before the President or a person appointed by him, in the form in the Schedule |
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How may the Central Vigilance Commissioner or a Vigilance Commissioner resign? |
By writing under his hand addressed to the President |
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Removal of the Central Vigilance Commissioner or a Vigilance Commissioner is governed by which section? |
Section 6 |
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On ceasing to hold office, the CVC and Vigilance Commissioners shall be ineligible for— |
Any diplomatic assignment, appointment as Administrator of a Union Territory and such other assignments requiring Presidential warrant |
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After ceasing to hold office, CVC and VC shall also be ineligible for— |
Further employment to any office of profit under the Government of India or the Government of a State |
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The salary and allowances of the Central Vigilance Commissioner are the same as those of— |
Chairman of the UPSC |
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If at time of appointment the CVC is in receipt of a pension for previous government service, his salary as CVC shall— |
Be reduced by the amount of that pension (including commuted portion), excluding pension equivalent of retirement gratuity |
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If, at appointment, the CVC or VC receives retirement benefits from a government-owned corporation, then his salary shall be— |
Reduced by the amount of pension equivalent to those retirement benefits |
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Which protection is provided about salary, allowances and pension payable to the CVC/VC? |
They shall not be varied to his disadvantage after appointment |
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Which provision of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 deals with “Removal of Central Vigilance Commissioner and Vigilance Commissioner”? |
Section 6 |
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Who has the authority to remove the Central Vigilance Commissioner or a Vigilance Commissioner? |
President |
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Removal for proved misbehaviour or incapacity can occur only after whose inquiry? |
Supreme Court |
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Who sends the reference to the Supreme Court for inquiry into misbehaviour or incapacity? |
President |
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Removal without Supreme Court reference is permitted if the CVC/VC is — |
Adjudged insolvent |
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Removal without SC inquiry is also allowed if the CVC/VC — |
Is convicted of an offence involving moral turpitude (as per Central Government’s opinion) |
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Engaging in any paid employment during the term of office will lead to — |
Removal by President without SC reference |
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Acquiring financial or other interest likely to affect functions will amount to — |
Ground for removal without SC reference |
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Participating in the profits of a government contract while in office amounts to — |
Misbehaviour |
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Which provision of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 deals with “Power to make rules by Central Government for staff”? |
Section 7 |
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Under Section 7, who has the power to make rules regarding the staff of the Central Vigilance Commission? |
Central Government |
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Rules under Section 7 relate specifically to- |
Number of members and staff conditions of service |
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While making rules under Section 7, the Central Government must act- |
In consultation with the Commission |
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CHAPTER III |
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FUNCTIONS AND POWERS OF THE CENTRAL VIGILANCE COMMISSION |
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Which provision of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 deals with “Functions and powers of Central Vigilance Commission”? |
Section 8 |
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Under Section 8(1)(a), the CVC exercises superintendence over which body? |
DSPE |
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“Charged at the same trial” in Section 8(1)(a) relates to which statute? |
CrPC, 1973 (now BNSS,2023) |
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The superintendence of CVC relates to investigation under which Act? |
Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 |
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Proviso to Section 8(1)(b) prevents CVC from requiring DSPE to: |
Investigate or dispose a case in a particular manner |
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CVC can inquire into allegations against public servants employed by: |
the Central Government or a corporation established by or under any Central Act, Government company, society and any local authority owned or controlled by that Government |
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Under Section 8(1)(c), inquiry by CVC can be initiated only on reference by: |
Central Government |
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Section 8(1)(d) pertains to complaints regarding offences under: |
the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 |
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Section 8(1)(e) authorises CVC to review: |
Investigations by DSPE |
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Under Section 8(1)(f), CVC reviews the progress of: |
Applications for sanction of prosecution |
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Under Section 8(1)(g), CVC has power to: |
Tender advice on vigilance matters |
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Proviso to Section 8(1)(h) restricts CVC from: |
Issuing directions inconsistent with Govt vigilance directions |
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According to Section 8(2)(a) of the CVC Act, 2003, which individuals are included within the scope of persons referred to in clause (d) of sub-section (1)?
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Members of All-India Services serving in connection with the affairs of the Union and Group ‘A’ officers of the Central Government |
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Section 8(2)(b) covers officers of various entities controlled by the Central Government. Which is explicitly mentioned in this clause? |
Societies and other local authorities owned or controlled by the Central Government |
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Under Section 8(2)(b), the Central Government specifies the level of officers covered by issuing a: |
Notification in the Official Gazette |
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Under Section 8(2)(c) of the CVC Act, when does the CVC have jurisdiction over Group B, Group C, and Group D services of the Central Government? |
Only on a reference made by the Lokpal under the proviso to Section 20(1) of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013. |
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Which Act and specific section are mentioned in Section 8(2)(c) as the basis for the Lokpal's reference power?
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The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, proviso to sub-section (1) of section 20 |
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Section 8(2)(c)(ii) extends the CVC's purview to certain officials/staff of central public sector entities. The level of these individuals is determined by the Central Government via: |
A notification in the Official Gazette. |
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According to the proviso within Section 8(2)(c), what applies to junior staff/officials of Central Government-controlled corporations, companies, etc., before a specific notification is issued? |
All officials or staff of the said entities are deemed to be covered until the notification is issued. |
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Section 8(2)(c) focuses on including which specific groups of Central Government employees when a Lokpal reference is made? |
Members of Group B, Group C and Group D services |
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Which provision of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 deals with “Action on preliminary inquiry in relation to public servants”? |
Section 8A |
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Section 8A applies to preliminary inquiries relating to corruption of: |
Group C and Group D officials of the Central Government |
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Before taking action under Section 8A(1), the Commission must: |
Give the public servant an opportunity of being heard |
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Section 8A(1) requires that preliminary inquiry findings disclose: |
Prima facie violation of conduct rules related to corruption |
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Under Section 8A(1)(a), the Commission may: |
Direct any agency or DSPE to investigate |
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Under Section 8A(1)(b), the Commission may direct: |
Departmental proceedings by the competent authority |
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Under Section 8A(1)(c), if proceedings are closed, the Commission may proceed against: |
The complainant |
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Action against the complainant under Section 8A(1)(c) is taken under: |
Section 46 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 |
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The ordinary time limit to complete preliminary inquiry under Section 8A(2) is: |
90 days |
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Extension of time for preliminary inquiry may be granted for a further: |
90 days |
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Extension of 90 days under Section 8A(2) requires: |
Written reasons recorded by the Commission |
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Section 8A(2) provides that the period is counted from: |
Date of receipt of complaint |
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Section 8A was inserted by the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 through: |
Ins. by Act 1 of 2014, s. 58 and the Schedule (w.e.f. 16-1-2014). |
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On which date did Section 8A come into force? |
16-01-2014 |
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Which provision of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 deals with “Action on investigation in relation to public servants”? |
Section 8B |
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Under Section 8B(1), when the Commission decides to investigate a complaint, it shall direct any agency to complete investigation within: |
6 months |
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The initial 6-month investigation period under Section 8B(1) can be extended by: |
6 months |
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Extension of the investigation period under Section 8B(1) requires: |
Written reasons recorded by the Commission |
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Section 8B empowers the Commission to direct investigation by: |
Any agency including DSPE |
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Under Section 8B(2), investigation reports shall be submitted to: |
Central Vigilance Commission |
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Section 8B(2) contains a non-obstante clause overriding which provision? |
Section 173 CrPC or Section 193 BNSS 2023 |
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Normally, under CrPC, investigation reports go to the Magistrate. Under Section 8B(2), they must go to: |
Commission (CVC) |
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After receiving an investigation report under Section 8B(3), the CVC may decide to: |
File charge-sheet or closure report before Special Court |
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Which court is mentioned in Section 8B(3) for filing charge-sheet or closure report? |
Special Court |
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Under Section 8B(3), the CVC may initiate departmental proceedings against the public servant through: |
Competent authority |
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Section 8B(3)(b) empowers the CVC to recommend: |
Initiation of departmental proceedings |
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Section 8B applies to investigations relating to: |
Public servants |
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Which provision of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 deals with “Proceedings of Commission”? |
Section 9 |
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Where shall the proceedings of the Central Vigilance Commission be conducted? |
At its headquarters |
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Under Section 9(2), the Commission may regulate its procedure for transaction of business— |
By unanimous decision |
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Allocation of business among the CVC and Vigilance Commissioners must be decided— |
By unanimous decision of the Commission |
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As per Section 9(3), all business of the Commission shall be transacted— |
As far as possible, unanimously |
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If there is a difference of opinion among the Commissioners, how is the matter decided? |
According to the opinion of the majority |
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Who presides over a meeting of the Commission? |
The Central Vigilance Commissioner |
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If the Central Vigilance Commissioner is unable to attend a meeting— |
The senior-most Vigilance Commissioner present presides |
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Section 9(6) protects the validity of Commission proceedings except where— |
There is an irregularity affecting the merits |
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Which sub-section of Section 9 deals with difference of opinion among Commissioners? |
9(4) |
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“Proceedings not invalid merely due to any vacancy in the Commission” is provided under— |
Section 9(6)(a) |
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Which provision of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 deals with “Vigilance Commissioner to act as Central Vigilance Commissioner in certain circumstances”? |
Section 10 |
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Under Section 10(1), in case of vacancy in the office of the Central Vigilance Commissioner, who may authorise a Vigilance Commissioner to act as CVC? |
President |
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A Vigilance Commissioner may be authorised to act as the Central Vigilance Commissioner only through— |
A notification |
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Under Section 10(1), a Vigilance Commissioner acts as the Central Vigilance Commissioner until— |
A new Central Vigilance Commissioner is appointed |
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Under Section 10(2), when the Central Vigilance Commissioner is unable to discharge his functions due to leave, who discharges his functions? |
Vigilance Commissioner authorised by the President |
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The temporary discharge of functions of the Central Vigilance Commissioner due to leave is authorised by— |
President by notification |
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A Vigilance Commissioner authorised under Section 10(2) performs the functions of the CVC until— |
The CVC resumes duties |
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Which provision of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 deals with “Power relating to inquiries”? |
Section 11 |
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Section 11 gives the CVC the powers of which authority while conducting inquiries? |
Civil Court |
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Section 11 applies when CVC conducts inquiries referred to in: |
Section 8(1)(b) and 8(1)(c) |
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Under Section 11(a), the CVC may summon: |
Any person from any part of India |
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The CVC can examine a person summoned under Section 11(a): |
On oath |
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Section 11(b) deals with: |
Discovery and production of documents |
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The phrase "discovery and production" under Section 11(b) applies to: |
Any relevant document |
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Section 11(c) empowers the CVC to receive: |
Evidence on affidavits |
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Which subsection provides the power to requisition public records? |
Section 11(d) |
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Section 11(d) allows requisitioning records from: |
Any court or office |
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Which clause deals with issuing commissions? |
11(e) |
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Under Section 11(e), commissions may be issued for the examination of: |
Witnesses or other documents |
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Which clause provides a catch-all power for other prescribed matters? |
11(f) |
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The procedural powers given to CVC under Section 11 are derived from the: |
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 |
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The CVC can enforce attendance from: |
Any part of India |
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Evidence on affidavits under Section 11(c) is: |
Permissible |
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Requisitioning public records can be done from: |
Any court or office |
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Power to issue commissions under Section 11(e) is similar to: |
Civil Court powers |
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Which provision of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 deals with “Director of Inquiry for making preliminary inquiry”? |
Section 11A |
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Section 11A provides for the appointment of whom? |
Director of Inquiry |
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The Director of Inquiry must be at least of what rank? |
Joint Secretary |
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Who appoints the Director of Inquiry? |
Central Government |
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Section 11A applies to which type of inquiry? |
Preliminary inquiry |
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Who refers matters to the Commission for which the Director of Inquiry acts? |
Lokpal |
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Section 11A(2) requires the Central Government to provide the Director of Inquiry: |
Officers and employees |
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Officers and employees provided to the Director of Inquiry are for: |
Discharge of his functions under the Act |
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Which provision of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 deals with “Proceedings before Commission to be judicial proceedings”? |
Section 12 |
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Under Section 12, the Commission is deemed to be: |
A civil court |
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Section 12 applies to which Code? |
The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (now The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023) |
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The Commission is deemed to be a civil court for purposes of which CrPC or BNSS provision? |
Section 195 CrPC or Section 215 of BNSS, 2023 |
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Section 12 also extends to which chapter of the CrPC or BNSS, 2023? |
Chapter XXVI of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 or Chapter XXVIII BNSS, 2023 |
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Proceedings before the Commission are judicial proceedings for false evidence under: |
Section 193 IPC or Section 229 BNS, 2023 |
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Proceedings before the Commission are judicial proceedings for intentional insult under: |
Section 228 IPC or Section 267 BNS, 2023 |
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Proceedings before the Commission are judicial proceedings for Using evidence known to be false under: |
Section 196 IPC or Section 233 BNS, 2023 |
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Who is the “Commission” under this section? |
Central Vigilance Commission |
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CVC proceedings are judicial proceedings under which IPC OR BNS sections? |
Sections 193 IPC (Section 229 BNS, 2023) & 228 IPC (Section 267 BNS, 2023) |
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Being deemed a civil court under Section 195 CrPC (Section 215 BNSS, 2023) empowers the Commission to: |
Initiate prosecution for offences affecting administration of justice |
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Chapter XXVI of the CrPC OR Chapter XXVIII BNSS, 2023 deals with: |
Provisions regarding offences affecting administration of justice |
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Section 12 does NOT make the Commission: |
A criminal court for all purposes |
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Judicial proceeding status means: |
Offences of perjury apply |
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Judicial proceeding status mainly imposes liability for: |
Perjury |
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Statutory fiction under Section 12 makes CVC proceedings: |
Fully judicial for specified purposes |
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CHAPTER IV |
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EXPENSES AND ANNUAL REPORT |
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Which provision of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 deals with “Expenses of Commission to be charged on the Consolidated Fund of India”? |
Section 13 |
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According to Section 13 of the CVC Act, where are the expenses of the Central Vigilance Commission charged? |
The Consolidated Fund of India |
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Which specific expenses are covered under Section 13 as being charged to the Consolidated Fund of India?
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The salaries and allowances payable to the Central Vigilance Commissioner, Vigilance Commissioners, Secretary, officers, and other staff of the Commission. |
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Which provision of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 deals with “Annual report”? |
Section 14 |
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To whom does the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) submit its annual report? |
The Central Government |
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Under Section 14(1), the CVC must present an annual report to the President within: |
6 months of close of year |
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The report under Section 14 is presented to: |
President |
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The annual report contains a separate part relating to: |
Delhi Special Police Establishment |
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The separate part in the annual report relates to DSPE functioning under which section? |
Section 4(1) |
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The Delhi Special Police Establishment Act was enacted in: |
1946 |
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After receiving the annual report, the President must: |
Cause it to be laid before Parliament |
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The annual report is laid before: |
Each House of Parliament |
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On what the annual report focuses? |
Work done by the Commission |
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CHAPTER V |
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MISCELLANEOUS |
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Which provision of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 deals with “Protection of action taken in good faith”? |
Section 15 |
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What is the core principle established by Section 15 of the CVC Act, 2003?
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It provides immunity from legal proceedings for actions done with honest intentions under the Act. |
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Section 15 states that no suit, prosecution, or other legal proceeding shall lie against which entities?
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The Commission, The Central Vigilance Commissioner, Any Vigilance Commissioner, And the Secretary or against any staff of the Commission |
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The protection granted by Section 15 extends to actions "done or intended to be done" under which legislation? |
The Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 |
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Section 15 provides protection against which types of legal actions? |
Suit, Prosecution And Other legal proceedings |
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Which provision of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 deals with “Central Vigilance Commissioner, Vigilance Commissioner and staff to be public servants”? |
Section 16 |
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Section 16 of the CVC Act, 2003 states that certain individuals shall be "deemed to be a public servant" within the meaning of which specific legislation? |
The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (now the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023) |
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Which section of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) now the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 defines the term "public servant" that is applied to CVC officials by the CVC Act? |
Section 21 IPC, 1860 or SEC 2(28) OF BNS, 2023 |
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To whom the "deemed public servant" status under Section 16 applies? |
The Central Vigilance Commissioner, every Vigilance Commissioner, the Secretary, and every staff of the Commission. |
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Does the "deemed public servant" status granted by Section 16 cover individuals below the rank of Secretary or Vigilance Commissioner within the CVC? |
Yes, it covers "every staff of the Commission" in addition to the Commissioners and the Secretary. |
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Which provision of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 deals with “Report of any inquiry made on reference by Commission to be forwarded to that Commission”? |
Section 17 |
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What does Section 17(1) mandate regarding the inquiry report made by any agency on a reference of the Commission? |
It must be forwarded to the Commission. |
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Who receives the inquiry report when the Commission refers a case to any agency? |
The Commission. |
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After receiving the inquiry report, what must the Commission do under Section 17(2)? |
Advise the Central Government or concerned bodies on further action. |
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Which bodies can the Commission advice under Section 17(2)? |
Corporations established by or under any Central Act. |
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Section 17 applies to which entities? |
Central Government, Central corporations, Government companies, societies, and local authorities under the Central Government. |
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What must Central Government or concerned bodies do after receiving the Commission’s advice under Section 17(3)? |
Consider the advice and take appropriate action. |
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If the Central Government disagrees with the Commission’s advice, what must it do under the proviso to Section 17(3)? |
Record reasons in writing and communicate them to the Commission. |
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When must reasons be recorded in writing under Section 17(3)? |
When any concerned authority disagrees with the Commission’s advice. |
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Which provision of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 deals with “Power to call for information”? |
Section 18 |
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Under Section 18, what may the Commission call for? |
reports, returns and statements |
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Section 18 empowers the Central Vigilance Commission to call for information from which specific bodies?
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Corporations established by or under any Central Act, government companies, and societies and other local authorities under the central government's control. |
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What is the purpose of the power to call for information under Section 18? |
to exercise general supervision over the vigilance and anti-corruption work |
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Which provision of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 deals with “Consultation with Commission in certain matters”? |
Section 19 |
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Who is mandated by Section 19 of the CVC Act, 2003 to consult the Central Vigilance Commission? |
The Central Government |
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Consultation with the CVC is required when the Central Government is making rules or regulations governing which specific matters? |
Vigilance or disciplinary matters related to specific public services and posts |
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Consultation under Section 19 is required for rules concerning whom? |
public services and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union |
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Section 19 applies to persons appointed to public services and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union, as well as which other group? |
Members of the All-India Services |
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Is the consultation with the Commission mandatory under Section 19 when the Central Government frames relevant rules or regulations? |
Yes, the section explicitly states the Central Government "shall" consult the Commission. |
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Which provision of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 deals with “Power to make rules”? |
Section 20 |
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Which authority is vested with the power to make rules under Section 20 of the CVC Act, 2003? |
The Central Government |
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How are the rules made under Section 20 formally enacted or published? |
By notification in the Official Gazette |
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The primary purpose of making rules under Section 20 is to carry out which function? |
To carry out the overall provisions of the CVC Act. |
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Section 20, specifically sub-section (2), mentions that rules may provide for which matters? |
The number of staff members and their conditions of service under Section 7. |
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Rules made under Section 20 can also prescribe "any other power of the civil court" as referred to under which section of the CVC Act? |
Section 11(f) |
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What happens to the rules made by the Central Government under Section 20 after they are issued? |
They must be placed before each House of Parliament as soon as possible. |
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Which provision of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 deals with “Power to make regulations”? |
Section 21 |
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Regulations made by the CVC under Section 21 require a specific approval from which authority before they become effective? |
The previous approval of the Central Government |
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Which specific body is empowered to make regulations under Section 21 of the CVC Act, 2003? |
The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) itself, with the previous approval of the Central Government. |
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How must the regulations made by the CVC under Section 21 be published? |
By notification in the Official Gazette. |
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Regulations cannot be: |
Inconsistent with the Act or rules |
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What is the overarching purpose of making regulations under Section 21? |
To carry out the provisions of the CVC Act effectively. |
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The phrase “not inconsistent with this Act” in Section 21 means: |
Regulations must follow the Act & rules |
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Section 21(2) starts with “without prejudice to the generality.” This means: |
Power is illustrative, not exhaustive |
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Section 21(2)(b) deals with: |
Procedure to be followed by the Commission under Section 9(2) |
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Which provision of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 deals with “Notification, rule, etc., to be laid before Parliament”? |
Section 22 |
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Section 22 requires that every notification, rule, or regulation under the CVC Act must be laid before: |
Both Houses of Parliament |
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The total period for which a rule must be laid before Parliament is: |
30 days |
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The 30-day laying period under Section 22 may be comprised in: |
Two or more successive sessions |
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Which notifications must be laid before Parliament under Section 22? |
Notifications under Section 8(2)(b) |
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Section 22 also applies to: |
Rules and Regulations |
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If both Houses agree to modify a rule laid before them, the rule: |
Has effect only in the modified form |
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Which provision of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 deals with “Power to remove difficulties”? |
Section 23 |
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Under Section 23, the power to remove difficulties is vested in: |
Central Government |
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Orders made under Section 23 must be: |
Not inconsistent with the Act |
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The purpose of Section 23 is to remove: |
Legal difficulties in giving effect to the Act |
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The power to remove difficulties under Section 23 can be exercised within: |
2 years from commencement of Act |
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Orders made under Section 23 must be: |
Laid before both Houses of Parliament |
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Section 23 empowers the Central Government to issue orders: |
By notification in Official Gazette |
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Which provision of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 deals with “Provisions relating to existing Vigilance Commission”? |
Section 24 |
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Section 24 deals with the transition from which body to the statutory CVC? |
Vigilance Commission created by 1964 Resolution |
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The existing Vigilance Commission referred to in Section 24 was created through: |
Government Resolution No. 24/7/64-AVD |
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The year in which the earlier Vigilance Commission (non-statutory) was established is: |
1964 |
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The statutory CVC is constituted under which provision? |
Section 3(1) |
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After the constitution of the statutory Commission, the existing Vigilance Commission: |
Continues to discharge its functions unless inconsistent with the Act |
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Actions and decisions of the old Vigilance Commission relating to functions under the new Act shall be: |
Deemed to have been taken by the statutory Commission |
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Section 24 treats pending proceedings before the old Vigilance Commission as: |
Transferred to the new Commission |
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How should the new CVC deal with transferred proceedings? |
As per the new Act, 2003 |
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Employees of the old Vigilance Commission under Section 24(c) are: |
Automatically absorbed into the statutory CVC |
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Employees absorbed under Section 24(c) retain: |
Same terms and conditions of service |
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Which provision of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 deals with “Appointments, etc., of officers of Directorate of Enforcement”? |
Section 25 |
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Section 25 overrides which law(s)? |
FEMA, 1999 or any other law for the time being in force |
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Who appoints the Director of Enforcement? |
Central Government |
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The appointment of the Director of Enforcement is based on the recommendation of which body? |
Committee constituted under Section 25(a) |
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The Committee under Section 25(a) includes how many Secretaries of the Government of India? |
Three (Home Affairs, Personnel, Revenue) |
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Who is the Chairperson of the Committee under Section 25(a)? |
Central Vigilance Commissioner |
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The Committee recommends officers for: |
Posts above the level of Deputy Director of Enforcement |
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How many Vigilance Commissioners are members in the Committee? |
All Vigilance Commissioners (however many in office) |
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Minimum tenure of the Director of Enforcement as per Section 25 is— |
2 years |
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Extension of the Director’s tenure may be granted for— |
1 year at a time |
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Maximum total tenure permitted (including extensions) is— |
5 years |
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Assertion (A): The tenure of the Director of Enforcement may be extended beyond the initial period only if reasons are recorded in writing. Reason (R): Every extension requires the recommendation of the Committee under Section 25. |
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A |
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Assertion (A): The maximum permissible tenure of the Director of Enforcement, including all extensions, cannot exceed five years. Reason (R): The second proviso to Section 25(d) restricts extensions to not more than one year at a time. |
Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A |
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Assertion (A): The Director of Enforcement cannot be transferred without the prior consent of the Committee constituted under Section 25. Reason (R): The Committee is vested with powers to regulate the appointment and removal of all officers of the Directorate of Enforcement. |
A is true but R is false |
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Assertion (A): The Director of Enforcement must be appointed by the Central Government strictly on the recommendation of the Committee. Reason (R): Section 25 overrides the provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999. |
Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A |
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Assertion (A): No person below the rank of Additional Secretary to the Government of India is eligible to be appointed as Director of Enforcement. Reason (R): Section 25 seeks to ensure that only senior officers with adequate experience head the Directorate of Enforcement. |
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A |
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Which provision of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 deals with “Amendment of Act 25 of 1946”? |
Section 26 |
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Section 26 of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 amends which legislation? |
Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946 |
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Section 26 provides that the amendment to the DSPE Act, 1946 is made by inserting a new provision after which section? |
Section 1 |
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Which all section were inserted in Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946 by the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003? |
Section 1A. Interpretation section, Section 4. Superintendence and administration of Special Police Establishment Section 4A. Committee for appointment of Director. Section 4B. Terms and conditions of service of Director Section 4C. Appointment for posts of Superintendent of Police and above, extension and curtailment of their tenure, etc. Section 6A. Approval of Central Government to conduct inquiry or investigation. |
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Section 26 of the CVC Act, 2003 primarily serves which functions? |
Inserts an additional section into the DSPE Act |
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Section 26 introduces an amendment that structurally affects the DSPE Act. This type of amendment is called: |
Insertion amendment |
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The amendment under Section 26 relates to strengthening which institution’s functioning? |
Delhi Special Police Establishment / CBI |
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Under Section 26, which legislative process is used for modifying the DSPE Act? |
Parliamentary amendment through statute |
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Section 26 of the CVC Act gives which authority the power to amend the DSPE Act? |
Parliament of India |
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Which provision of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 deals with “Repeal and saving”? |
Section 27 |
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Which previous Resolution is repealed by Section 27(1)? |
Resolution No. 371/20/99-AVD.III dated 4th April 1999, as amended on 13th August 2002 |
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Actions taken under repealed Resolution/Ordinance deemed done under: |
CVC Act, 2003, and as if amendments in DSPE Act, 1946 and FERA, 1973 were in force |
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Which Ordinance cessation is mentioned in Section 27(2)? |
Central Vigilance Commission Ordinance, 1999 (Ord. 4 of 1999) |
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What is the Purpose of Section 27? |
Ensure continuity and legal validity of actions under the repealed Resolution and Ordinance |
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The saving clause in Section 27(2) explicitly mentions the validation of amendments made to which other Acts by the repealed Ordinance? |
The Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946 and the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1973 |
