Central Act

The Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003

An Act to provide for the constitution of a Central Vigilance Commission to inquire or cause inquiries to be conducted into offences alleged to have been committed under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 by certain categories of public servants of the Central Government, corporations established by or under any Central Act, Government companies, societies and local authorities owned or controlled by the Central Government and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Act number45 of 2003
Enacted2003-09-11
In force from2003-09-11
MinistryMinistry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
DepartmentDepartment of Personnel and Training
Sections30
Schedules2
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When did the The Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 come into force?

It came into force on 2003-09-11, having been enacted on 2003-09-11.

Which ministry administers it?

The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel and Training).

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