Para 1.10.6 — GOODS_MANUAL

a) Members of All India Services serving in connection with the affairs of the Union and Group ‘A' officers of the Central Government. However, officers of central services, even those working in state governments, are also under its jurisdiction. b) Schedule 'A' and 'B' Public Sector Undertakings of the Central Government - Chief Executives and Executives on the Board and other officers of level E-8 and above c) Schedule 'C' and 'D' Public Sector Undertakings of the Central Government - Chief Executives and Executives on the Board and other officers of level E-7 and above d) Public-Sector Banks - Officers of the rank of Scale V and above e) Reserve Bank of India, NABARD and SIDBI - Officers in Grade 'D' and above f) General Insurance Companies - Managers and above g) Life Insurance Corporation of India - Senior Divisional Managers and above; h) Societies and local authorities owned or controlled by the Central Government - Officers drawing a salary of Rs 8700/- per month and above.

1.10.6 Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) 1. Under the Central Vigilance Commission Act 200314 , the CVC15 is a statutory body headed by the Central Vigilance Commissioner and comprising not more than two Commissioners. It is conceived to be the apex oversight institution, independent from any executive authority. There are two Chief Technical Examiners (CTE) who oversee public procurement. 2. All Central (Union) Government entities appoint a Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) in consultation with the CVC. CVOs undertake system audits and preventive/ forensic investigations in the Entity and report them to the CVC. 3. CVC only investigates and recommends punitive and follow-up actions to the concerned entity but has no punitive powers by itself. The recommendations are not binding on the entities, but CVC may report any deviations from recommendations to the parliament. It has an advisory role in Discipline and Appeal cases arising from its investigations. It plays a role in sanctioning prosecutions related to corruption and consultations in key appointments. CVC also has a role in the appointment of Independent External Monitors (IEM) under the Integrity pact (wherever applicable) for Central (Union) Government Entities. CVC submits an annual report to the Parliament regarding its investigations. 4. CVC has superintendence over the functioning of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) regarding the investigation of offences related to corruption in Central (Union) Government Agencies. CVC has jurisdiction over cases under the Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, Whistle Blower Act, and Money Laundering Act. 5. It has the powers of a civil court when conducting any inquiry. CVC and CVOs do not have the powers of Police to arrest, seize properties, and enforce compliance from nongovernment agencies. Therefore, cases requiring such action are entrusted to the CBI. 6. To avoid conflict of interest, CVO and vigilance officers shall not associate with decisionmaking that may have vigilance sensitivities. Some organizations have a system wherein executive work, like the shortlisting of arbitrators or the debarment of firms, is entrusted fully/ partially to vigilance. The same is not appropriate and also against the CVC Vigilance Manual. 7. The following levels/ categories of officials are covered under the jurisdiction of the Central Vigilance Commission: