SSC Indian Polity and Civics Sample Paper NCERT Sample Paper-3

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    Which one of the following is the main function of the Central Vigilance Commission of India?

    A)  To keep watch on the investigating agencies in the country

    B)  To expedite the disposal of criminal cases pending in the courts

    C)  To scrutinize the utilization of developmental funds sanctioned by the Government

    D)  To inquire or cause an inquiry of alleged offence of a public servant

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    [d] The Central Vigilance Commission was set up by the Government in February, 1964 on the recommendations of the Committee on Prevention of Corruption, headed by Shri K. Santhanam, to advise and guide Central Government agencies in the field of vigilance. The Commission shall consist of: ?A Central Vigilance Commissioner-Chairperson; ? Not more than two Vigilance Commissioners - Members; ? Commission's Jurisdiction under CVC Act ? Members of All India Service serving in connection with the affairs of the Union and Group A officers of the Central Government ? Officers of the rank of Scale V and above in the Public Sector Banks ? Officers in Grade D and above in Reserve Bank of India, NABARD and SIDBI ? Chief Executives and Executives on the Board and other officers of E-8 and above in Schedule 'A' and 'B' Public Sector Undertakings ? Chief Executives and Executives on the Board and other officers of E-7 and above in Schedule 'C' and 'D' Public Sector Undertakings ? Managers and above in General Insurance Companies ? Senior Divisional Managers and above in Life Insurance Corporations ? Officers drawing salary of Rs.8700/- p.m. and above on Central Government D.A. pattern, as on the date of the notification and as may be revised from time to time in Societies and other Local Authorities


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