Central Vigilance Commission

Public sector banks delay action against nearly 100 corrupt officers

Public sector banks have delayed action against nearly 100 corrupt officers despite the uproar over cases of bank fraud and non-performing assets, according to a CVC report.

Apr 10, 2016, 12:07 PM IST

Don't take action on anonymous graft complaints: CVC to depts

There is no need to take action on anonymous or pseudonymous complaints of corruption against government employees, the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has said. In its directive to all ministries and public sector undertakings, the Commission said that such complaints only needed to be filed.

Mar 08, 2016, 18:40 PM IST

Modi govt dismantling institutions of accountability: Prashant Bhushan

Lawyer and activist Prashant Bhushan on Saturday accused the NDA government at the Centre of "dismantling" institutions of accountability and "promoting fascism".

Mar 05, 2016, 16:37 PM IST

CVC probes Rs 580 cr alleged excise duty evasion by Cadbury

In the second major case involving a foreign company under its probe, the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is investigating alleged excise duty evasion to the tune of about Rs 580 crore by confectionery giant Mondelez, maker of Cadbury chocolates.

Feb 23, 2016, 19:19 PM IST

CVC for random scrutiny of private contracts by ministries

The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has asked all ministries to randomly choose contracts of both large and small values for a detailed examination in an effort to check corruption.

Jan 19, 2016, 20:04 PM IST

CVC examines Wal-Mart's top executives over corruption charges

Top executives of the US-based world's biggest retailer Wal-Mart have been examined by Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) amid allegations that the company gave bribes to government officials to get customs clearances and obtain permits to set up stores in India.

Nov 25, 2015, 18:40 PM IST

CVC summons Wal-Mart India head over graft charges

It is for the first time that the probity watchdog has started investigation involving a private company.

Nov 04, 2015, 15:42 PM IST

CVC seeks SC clarification on sharing confidential information

The Supreme Court will hear on November 12 the Central Vigilance Commission's (CVC) application seeking clarification whether it could share, with CBI's former special director MLSharma, the confidential reports on coal block scam that it had submitted to the top court in sealed cover.

Oct 26, 2015, 18:47 PM IST

Companies to undergo tougher screening for loan approval from banks, financial institution

Looking at the high non-performing -assets of banks and financial institutions, government has made the loan approval norms for companies more stringent.

Oct 26, 2015, 09:41 AM IST

Have SOPs to check corruption: CVC to govt depts

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 here on Friday.

Oct 23, 2015, 16:28 PM IST

Efficacious governance key to achieve growth, development: CJI

 Terming "deep-rooted malaise" of corruption as biggest challenge faced by the country, Chief Justice of India HL Dattu has advocated for an efficacious governance through independent political and administrative institutions to achieve goals of growth and development.

Oct 21, 2015, 19:07 PM IST

No need for enhanced superintendence over CBI: CVC

There is no need for enhanced superintendence over the CBI which is working with the help of the best officers, the Central Vigilance Commission said on Tuesday.

Sep 22, 2015, 18:48 PM IST

Delhi government sends chargesheet against MK Meena to CVC

The Delhi government on Tuesday forwarded the chargesheet against Anti-Corruption Branch chief Mukesh Kumar Meena to the CVC in a case of buying curtains on higher rates for a police training college in 2005.

Sep 15, 2015, 15:36 PM IST

CNG scam: Delhi govt issues chargesheet against ACB chief Meena

The Delhi government on Tuesday issued a chargesheet against Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) chief Mukesh Kumar Meena in the ongoing probe of the alleged Rs 100-crore CNG fitness scam.

Sep 15, 2015, 11:01 AM IST

Check misuse of user-id, password: CVC to banks, insurance firms

It was also noticed that the officers were not frequently changing their password. "

Aug 03, 2015, 15:24 PM IST

Coal scam: Ex-CBI officer agrees to assist CVC probe against ex-chief Sinha

Former CBI Special Director M L Sharma has given his consent to assist the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) in its probe against Ranjit Sinha, who during his tenure as the agency chief, was accused of scuttling probe in the coal block allocation scam, the Supreme Court was informed Monday.

Jul 20, 2015, 22:46 PM IST

Indian Bank CEO T M Bhasin quits, takes up new role at CVC

Bhasin was recently appointed as Vigilance Commissioner by President Pranab Mukherjee.

Jun 10, 2015, 22:04 PM IST

Prevented coal pilferage worth thousands of crores: CVC

With the use of modern surveillance gadgets and introduction of e-payment, the Central Vigilance Commission has been able to prevent pilferage exceeding thousands of crore of rupees in the coal sector, Central Vigilance Commissioner (acting) Rajiv said here on Thursday.

May 14, 2015, 23:03 PM IST

Adopt integrity pact to check graft: CVC tells banks, FIs

The concept of Integrity Pact (IP) envisages an agreement between the prospective vendors or bidders and the buyer committing the persons or officials of both the parties not to exercise any corrupt influence on any aspect of a procurement contract.

Feb 27, 2015, 15:06 PM IST