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    What is the eligibility and term limit for a Vigilance

    Commissioner to be appointed as the Central Vigilance Commissioner according to the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003?
    A A Vigilance Commissioner, on ceasing to hold office, is eligible for appointment as the Central Vigilance Commissioner without any term limit Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B A Vigilance Commissioner, upon leaving office, cannot be appointed as the Central Vigilance Commissioner Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A Vigilance Commissioner, upon leaving office, can be appointed as the Central Vigilance Commissioner, and the term limit for this combined role is not specified Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A Vigilance Commissioner, upon leaving office, can be appointed as the Central Vigilance Commissioner, but the term limit for this combined role is not more than four years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 5. Terms and other conditions of service of Central Vigilance Commissioner: (2) Subject to the provisions of sub-sections (3) and (4), every Vigilance Commissioner shall hold office for a term of four years from the date on which he enters upon his office or till he attains the age of sixty-five years, whichever is earlier: Provided that every Vigilance Commissioner, on ceasing to hold the office, shall be eligible for appointment as the Central Vigilance Commissioner in the manner specified in sub-section (1) of section 4: Provided further that the term of the Vigilance Commissioner, if appointed as the Central Vigilance Commissioner, shall not be more than four years in aggregate as the Vigilance Commissioner and the Central Vigilance Commissioner.

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