Eminent banker Suresh N Patel took oath as the Central Vigilance Commissioner on Wednesday. This oath was administered to SN Patel by President Droupadi Murmu. This information was given in a release issued by Rashtrapati Bhavan. The tenure of CVC is 4 years or till the age of 65 years.
Meanwhile, the Central Vigilance Commission is a constitutionally recognized body. This organization supervises all vigilance activities under the Central Government and advises various departments in the Central Government Organizations to plan, implement, review and improve their vigilance functions.
However, the Central Vigilance Commission Bill was passed by both the Houses of Parliament in the year 2003. The Commission is headed by a Central Vigilance Commissioner who is the Chairman.
Apart from this, there are two other Vigilance Commissioners. They are appointed by the President, who is made on the recommendation of a committee headed by the Prime Minister. The Home Minister and the Leader of the Opposition are members of this committee.
Furthermore, if there is any allegation of corruption on the officers working in the center, then the concerned department has to take the opinion of the CVC before taking action or charge sheet. The CVC also has the power to monitor the investigation of CBI officers.