What is the full form of CVC

CVC: Central Vigilance Commission

CVC stands for Central Vigilance Commission. It is an apex body of Indian Government which is created to address corruption in government departments. It was established in 1964 through the Government of India Resolution of 11.02.1964. It is an autonomous body which is free of control from any executive authority and has the power to monitor all vigilance activity under the government of India. It also advises and guides central government agencies in planning, executing and reviewing their vigilance work. It is headquartered in New Delhi, India.

The Commission consists of a chairperson (central vigilance commissioner) and two vigilance commissioners (members). Mr. K.V. Chowdary is the current chairperson or Central Vigilance Commissioner. The other two vigilance commissioners are Mr. Rajiv and Shri T.M. Bhasin.

The logo of the commission is desingend by the famous Graphic Designer, Shri Binoy Sarkar ( an alumni of Yale University, USA). It comprises an eye encased within letter C. The blue color of eye represnts the collective determination of the community to be vigilant against the illegal or inappropriate actions of the public servants. The eye encased with letter C represents the Commision oversees the vigilance administration in all public orgamisations and helps in all vigilance cases.

Key Powers and Functions

• To review the investigations conducted by the DSPE (Delhi Special Police Establishment) related to offences committed under the PC Act.
• To undertake an inquiry related to any transaction in which a public servant of an organization (under the executive control of the Government of India) is suspected or alleged to have acted in a corrupt manner or acted for an improper purpose.
• To check and supervise the vigilance and anti-corruption work of ministries or departments of the Government of India and other organizations to which the executive powers of the central government of India extends.
• To chair the committee for selection of Director of CBI, Enforcement Directorate and officers of DSPE.
• To provide independent and impartial advice to the disciplinary cases involving vigilance angle at different stages like investigation, inquiry, appeal, review, etc.
• To undertake inquiry in response to complaints received under the Public Interest Disclosure and protection of informer and suggest appropriate action.