Vigilance Commissioner Sharad Kumar has been named interim Central Vigilance Commisioner until a new incumbent is chosen by the selection panel headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Former Central Vigilance Commissioner K. V. Chowdary and Vigilance Commissioner T. M. Bhasin completed their tenure at the anti-graft body on Sunday and Monday respectively. Mr. Kumar, who is the second Vigilance Commissioner, has been authorised to act as the CVC until the appointment of the Central Vigilance Commissioner, an order issued by Personnel Ministry said. The Ministry had in March-end initiated the process of filling up the posts of Central Vigilance Commissioner and Vigilance Commissioner. The Central Vigilance Commission consists of a Central Vigilance Commissioner and two Vigilance Commissioners.

Source: The Hindu June 11, 2019 09:45 UTC