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Constitutional BodiesCentral GovernmentApex: Autonomous Statutory Commission under CVC Act 2003

Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)

The Central Vigilance Commission is an apex statutory vigilance institution free from executive control, monitoring all vigilance activity under the Central Government and advising various authorities in planning, executing, reviewing, and reforming their vigilance work.

CategoryConstitutional Bodies
JurisdictionCentral Government
Official Websitecvc.gov.in

Permanent Role & Statutory Function

Apex anti-corruption and vigilance institution created under the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003, with superintendence over the Delhi Special Police Establishment (CBI) for corruption investigations.

Constitutional & Executive Responsibilities

1

Superintendence over the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) regarding investigations under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988

2

Inquiring into corruption allegations against Group A officers of the Central Government and public sector banks

3

Supervision of Chief Vigilance Officers (CVOs) in all central ministries and PSUs

4

Conducting national Vigilance Awareness Week campaigns and promoting corporate integrity pledges

5

Protecting whistleblowers under the Whistle Blowers Protection Act

Major Organizations, Subordinate Bodies & Statutory Boards

Chief Technical Examiner's Organisation (CTEO)
Commissioners for Departmental Inquiries (CDI)
Chief Vigilance Officers in all Union Ministries & Public Sector Banks

Citizen Public Services Delivered

Online Vigilance Complaint Lodging Portal
Integrity Pledge Certificate Download
Vigilance Clearance Status

Related Identity & Citizen Documents

No direct citizen identity document requirements mapped for this institutional body.

Flagship Schemes & Initiatives

National Vigilance Awareness Programme
Integrity Pledge Campaign

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