Which one of the following statements is not correct ?
The Central Vigilance Commissioner is appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal on the recommendations of a Committee.
The Vigilance Commissioners are appointed by the President on the recommendations of the Central Vigilance Commissioner.
The tenure of the Central Vigilance Commissioner and Vigilance Commissioners is identical.
A Vigilance Commissioner cannot be given any diplomatic assignment.
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2017
– Their appointment is made 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.
– The CVC does not recommend the appointment of the Vigilance Commissioners.
– Statement C is correct; Section 6 of the CVC Act prescribes a tenure of four years or until attaining the age of sixty-five years, whichever is earlier, for both the CVC and Vigilance Commissioners.
– Statement D reflects the spirit of independence and restriction on post-retirement employment outlined in Section 9 of the Act, which aims to prevent future favour and maintain impartiality. While not explicitly prohibited *during* tenure for *any* diplomatic assignment, their role inherently precludes such engagements, and post-tenure restrictions cover ‘office of profit under the Government’ which diplomatic assignments are. However, the clear factual inaccuracy is in statement B.