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    Question

    A Vigilance Commissioner, after ceasing office, is

    offered appointment as Administrator of a Union Territory by the President. Which provision applies?
    A Permissible, subject only to President’s satisfaction Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Prohibited, as such appointment is made by warrant under President’s hand and seal Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Prohibited only if within two years of demitting office Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Permissible if CVC gives written consent Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Permissible only by special Act of Parliament Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 5(6)(a) makes the CVC and VCs, on ceasing to hold office, ineligible for “any diplomatic assignment, appointment as administrator of a Union territory and such other assignment... required by law to be made by the President by warrant under his hand and seal.”​

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