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    Question

    As per section 6 of the Central Vigilance Commission Act

    what action can the President take in the case of a Central Vigilance Commissioner or Vigilance Commissioner is under inquiry by the Supreme Court?
    A The President can appoint an interim replacement during the inquiry Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B No action can be taken until the Supreme Court inquiry is completed Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The President can terminate the Commissioner's appointment immediately Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The President can suspend and prohibit the Commissioner from attending the office during the inquiry Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 6. Removal of Central Vigilance Commissioner and Vigilance Commissioner: (2) The President may suspend from office, and if deem necessary prohibit also from attending the office during inquiry, the Central Vigilance Commissioner or any Vigilance Commissioner in respect of whom a reference has been made to the Supreme Court under sub-section (1) until the President has passed orders on receipt of the report of the Supreme Court on such reference.

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