The Chairperson of the Central Vigilance Commission is also known as :

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The Chairperson of the Central Vigilance Commission is known as the Central Vigilance Commissioner.

The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is headed by a Central Vigilance Commissioner. The Commission can also have not more than two Vigilance Commissioners. The CVC Act, 2003 establishes this structure.

The Central Vigilance Commissioner is appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee consisting of the Prime Minister (Chairperson), the Minister of Home Affairs, and the Leader of the Opposition in the House of the People. Vigilance Commissioners are also appointed similarly. Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) is a post within an organization (usually public sector undertakings or government departments) who acts as the extended arm of the CVC.

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