The Committee on Prevention of Corruption, headed by K. Santhanam, was appointed in 1962. Its recommendations led to the establishment of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) in 1964 by an executive resolution of the Central Government. The CVC was later given statutory status in 2003.
Central Vigilance Commission was set up on the recommendation of
Asked in RPSC RAS Prelims 2018 · TNPSC CS Prelims 2014 · Topic: Lokpal and Important Commissions (Central Vigilance Commission (CVC): Mandate, structure, appointment, and functions)
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