What is the History of CVC?
The Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 (45 of 2003) came into force with effect from 11.9.2003. The Act also amended the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act to give the commonly known principle of ‘Single Directive’, a legal status that had been struck down by the Supreme Court in the Hawala Case. According to this principle, the CBI required the prior approval of the Central Government to conduct inquiry or investigation against any offence alleged to have been committed under the Prevention of Corruption Act by an employee of the level of Joint Secretary and above in the Central Government, or such officers in the Government Corporations, Companies, Societies and local authorities owned or controlled by the Central Government. Important Features of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 • The Commission shall consist of a Central Vigilance Commissioner (Chairperson) and not more than two Vigilance Commissioners (Members). • The Central Vigilance Commissioner and the Vigila
