Question

3. Which of the following statement is NOT correct about the Central Vigilance Commission of India ?

The Central Vigilance Commission is to be appointed by the president of India .

Tenure of Central Vigilance Commissioner is 5 Years .

Central Vigilance Commissioner can be removed or suspended from the office by the President on the ground of misbehavior but only after the Supreme Court has held an inquiry into his case and recommended action against him.

The Central Vigilance Commission is mainly an advisory body and has no adjudicatory function​

Answer 1

Answer:

Central Vigilance Commissioner can be removed or suspended from the office by the President on the ground of misbehavior but only after the Supreme Court has held an inquiry into his case and recommended action against him.

Answer 2

The incorrect statement about the Central Vigilance Commission of India is- Tenure of the Central Vigilance Commissioner is 5 Years.

Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)-

• The Central vigilance commission is an advisory body whose main function is to prevent corruption in central government offices.
• The Central Vigilance Commissioner is appointed by the President of India on the recommendation of a three-membered committee which consists of the prime minister, leader of the opposition in Lok sabha and home affairs minister.
• The tenure of Central Vigilance Commissioner is 4 Years on the date on which he enters his office or on attaining the age of 65 years whichever is earlier.
• It is difficult to remove him from his office. He can be removed from his office only by the President on the ground of misbehaviour but even in such cases, the Supreme Court must have held an inquiry and instructed action against him.