Suresh N Patel

On 3rd August, Vigilance Commissioner Suresh N Patel was appointed as the Central Vigilance Commissioner, a year after the post fell vacant.

About CVC

  • Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is an apex Indian governmental statutory body to address governmental corruption
  • It was set up by the Government of India Resolution on 11 February 1964, on the recommendations of the Committee on Prevention of Corruption, headed by K. Santhanam.
  • Nittoor Srinivasa Rau was the first Chief Vigilance Commissioner of India

Some facts on CVC/Vigilance Commissioners

  • Term: The term for Chief Vigilance Commissioner and Vigilance Commissioners is 4 years or 65 years, whichever is earlier.
  • Composition: ....
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