6.5. Working of CVC

♤ The CVC conducts its proceedings at its headquarters (New Delhi). It has the powers of a Civil Court and is empowered to regulate its own procedure. It may call for information or report from the Central Government or its authorities so as to enable it to exercise general supervision over the vigilance and anti-corruption work.

♤ The CVC, after receiving the report of the inquiry undertaken by an agency, advises the Central Government or its authorities upon further course of action. The Central Government or its authorities shall consider such advice and take appropriate action. If it does not agree with the advice of the CVC, it shall communicate the reasons for the same to the CVC.

♤ Annual report of performance of CVC has to be presented to the President. The President places this report before each House of the Parliament.

♤ All Ministries/Departments in the Union Government have a Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) who heads the Vigilance Division of the organization concerned, assisting and advising the Secretary or Head of Office in all matters pertaining to vigilance. He also provides a link between his organization and the Central Vigilance Commission on the one hand and his organization and the Central Bureau of Investigation on the other.