HISTORY

Appointments

Srivastava sworn in as Central Vigilance Commissioner

  • Vigilance Commissioner Praveen Kumar Srivastava was sworn in by President Droupadi Murmu as the Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) on May 29, 2023.

About CVC

  • Formed – 11th February 1964
  • Recommendation of – The Committee on Prevention of Corruption (Chairmanship of K. Santhanam).

Composition:

  • The Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) and two Vigilance Commissioners (VCs)
  • Tenure – Four years or the age of sixty-five years, whichever is earlier.
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