Parliament has passed the Delhi Special Police Establishment (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The Lok Sabha has already passed the bill.
- The Bill will replace the ordinance promulgated in this regard. The Bill seeks to amend the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946.
- Under the Act, the minimum tenure of the Director of Central Bureau of Investigation is of two years. The Bill permits extension of the tenure of the CBI Director up to one year at a time, till the completion of five years from the initial date of appointment.
- Such extensions may be granted in the public interest, on the recommendation of the Committee.
- Rajya Sabha has also passed the Central Vigilance Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The bill will replace the ordinance promulgated in this regard. The Lok Sabha has already passed the bill.
- The Bill seeks to amend the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003. The Act provides for the constitution of a Central Vigilance Commission to conduct inquiries into offenses alleged to have been committed under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 .
- Presently, the Director of Enforcement has a tenure of a minimum of two years. The Bill adds that the tenure of the Director may be extended by up to one year at a time, till the completion of five years from the initial appointment.
GS TIMES UPSC PRELIMS 2022 CURRENT AFFAIRS BASED BASICS DAILY ONLINE TEST CLICK HERE
CLICK HERE DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ FOR STATE CIVIL SERVICE
