Question

Who is the first non-IAS officer to head the Central Vigilance commission?
1. Nittoor Srinivasa Rau
2. Sanjay Kothari,
3. K. V. Chowdary
4. Nagarajan Vittal

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : K. V. Chowdary

The correct answer is option 3 i.e K. V. Chowdary.

• K. V. Chowdary is the first non-IAS officer to head the Central Vigilance Commission.
• Central Vigilance Commission was established in 1964.
  • Headquarters: Satarkata Bhavan, New Delhi.
  • Formed to address governmental corruption.
  • The recommendations of the Santhanam Committee leads to the formation of the Central Vigilance Commission.
  • The Commission shall consist of a Chairperson, and not more than two Members.
  • Tenure of Chairperson and members: 4 years or 65 years of age.
  • The Central Vigilance Commissioner shall be appointed by the President.
• Nittoor Srinivasa Rau was the first Chairperson of the Central Vigilance Commission.
• Nagarajan Vittal is an Indian civil servant, who served as the Central Vigilance Commissioner from 1998 to 2002.
• Sanjay Kothari is the current Chairperson of the Central Vigilance Commission.