Central Vigilance Commissioner

Sharad Kumar Named Interim Central Vigilance Commissioner

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 11, 2019

Vigilance Commissioner Sharad Kumar has been named interim CVC until a new incumbent is chosen by Prime Minister Narendra Modi-headed selection panel.

CBI's Alok Verma Meets Corruption Watchdog Chief, Denies Charges

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday November 8, 2018

CBI Director Alok Verma Thursday met Central Vigilance Commissioner K V Chowdary and is said to have refuted corruption charges levelled against him by his deputy and special director in the probe agency Rakesh Asthana, officials said.

No Guidelines To Handle Complaints Against Vigilance Body Head: Centre

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 30, 2018

The central government has started the process of framing guidelines to handle grievances or complaints against the Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC), the Personnel Ministry has said.

Congress Sees Rafale Probe Link In Midnight Move Against CBI Chief

India News | Edited by Jimmy Jacob (With inputs from agencies) | Saturday October 27, 2018

The Congress today accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of hatching a "nefarious conspiracy" along with Central Vigilance Commissioner KV Chowdhary and top officials from the Department of Personnel and Training to divest CBI Director Alok Verma of his powers before he could launch an investigation into the multi-crore Rafale fighter jet deal.

Congress Leaders Meet Vigilance Commissioner For Probe In Rafale Deal

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 24, 2018

A delegation of senior Congress leaders met the Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) on Monday and demanded registration of a case in alleged corruption in the Rafale fighter jet deal.

Top Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Appointment Of Central Vigilance Commissioner

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Monday July 2, 2018

The Supreme Court today dismissed a plea challenging the appointment of Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) K V Chaudhary and Vigilance Commissioner (VC) T M Bhasin.

Former NIA Chief Sharad Kumar Appointed Vigilance Commissioner In Central Vigilance Commission

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday June 10, 2018

Former National Investigation Agency chief Sharad Kumar was today appointed vigilance commissioner in the probity watchdog Central Vigilance Commissioner, officials said.

'No Apparent Audit By RBI': Central Vigilance Commissioner On PNB Fraud

Business | Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 3, 2018

The CBI is among various agencies looking into the over Rs 13,000-crore fraud allegedly committed by billionaire jeweller Nirav Modi and his uncle and Gitanjali Gems promoter Mehul Choksi.

Vigilance Commission Plans First-Ever Public Perception Index On Graft

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday October 31, 2016

How corrupt is a government office? The Central Vigilance Commission will come up with first-ever index in the country measuring public perception about 25 government organisation in the matter of graft.

Anonymous Complaints Can Be Examined If Charge Is Serious, Says CVC

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 14, 2016

Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) KV Chowdary today said even anonymous complaints can be verified by it if allegations are of "grave nature", but cautioned that it should not be used to stall career prospects of an officer.

Whistleblowers Act: Changes Needed To Protect Witnesses, Says Vigilance Commissioner

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday January 18, 2016

There is a need to bring some provisions in Whistleblowers Act to protect witnesses that would provide confidence to those who expose corruption, Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) KV Chowdary said today.

Standard Operating Procedures to Check Corruption in Government Departments

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 23, 2015

All central government departments have been asked to do away with "outdated" processes and to have Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to check corruption, Central Vigilance Commissioner KV Chowdary said today.

KV Chowdary Sworn in as New Central Vigilance Commissioner

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday June 10, 2015

KV Chowdary, a former head of the Central Board of Direct Taxes, was today sworn in as the new Central Vigilance Commissioner by President Pranab Mukherjee.

KV Chowdary Appointed Central Vigilance Commissioner; Vijai Sharma is Chief Information Commissioner

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Monday June 8, 2015

K V Chowdary, the former chairman of Central Board of Direct Taxes, has been appointed the Central Vigilance Commissioner and seniormost information commissioner Vijai Sharma has been named as new Chief Information Commissioner.

Prashant Bhushan Objects to KV Chowdary's Name as Head of Anti-Graft Watchdog

India News | Written by Sandeep Phukan | Tuesday June 2, 2015

Noted lawyer Prashant Bhushan has objected to the government's choice for the post of Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC), K V Chowdary, who retired as Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes.