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Suresh Patel recently took the charge as new CVC.

About central vigilance commission:

• CVC is a statutory body set up in 1964 on recommendations of Committee on Prevention of Corruption, to advise and guide Central Government agencies in field of vigilance.
• CV Commissioner consist of a chairperson and not more than two Vigilance Commissioners as Members.

Appointment of CVC and its Members:

• They are recommended by a three-member committee consisting of the Prime Minister, the Union Minister of Home Affairs, and the Leader of the opposition in the loksabha

• They are appointed by the President by warrant under her hand and seal