According to the Central Vigilance Commission’s (CVC) recent guidelines, the tenure of the officials in the vigilance units of government organisations, has been restricted to three years at one place.
- The tenure may be extended to three more years, albeit at a different place of posting.
- The CVC said undue long stay of an official in a vigilance department had the potential of developing vested interests, apart from giving rise to unnecessary complaints or allegations.
- Personnel can have two continuous postings in vigilance units at different places of posting, each running to a maximum of three years.
- Personnel who have worked for over three years at one place should be transferred in phases, with priority given to those who have served for the maximum period,.
- Those having completed over five years at one place should be shifted on top priority basis.
- The first phase of transfer/posting has to be completed by May 31.
About Central Vigilance Commission
- The Central Vigilance Commission was set up by the Government in February,1964 on the recommendations of the Committee on Prevention of Corruption, headed by Shri K. Santhanam, to advise and guide Central Government agencies in the field of vigilance.
- Consequent upon promulgation of an Ordinance by the President, the Central Vigilance Commission has been made a multi member Commission with “statutory status” with effect from 25th August,1998.
- The Government of India has authorized the Central Vigilance Commission as the “Designated Agent” to receive written complaints for disclosure on any allegation of corruption or misuse of office and recommend appropriate action.
- The CVC monitors all vigilance activity under the Central Government and advising various authorities in Central Government organizations in planning, executing, reviewing and reforming their vigilant work.
(Source: The Hindu and CVC)
