According to Section 3(2), the Commission shall consist of: (a) a Central Vigilance Commissioner (who is the Chairperson); and (b) not more than two Vigilance Commissioners. Therefore, the maximum number of persons constituting the Commission, including the Chairperson, is 1 + 2 = 3.
Under the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003, what is the maximum number of persons constituting the Central Vigilance Commission including the Chairperson ?
Asked in UPSC CISF AC EXE 2018 · Topic: Lokpal and Important Commissions (Central Vigilance Commission (CVC): Mandate, structure, appointment, and functions)
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