Section2

The Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003

Definitions

In force From 11 Sep 2003 Act 45 of 2003 As on 22 Oct 2026

Act 45 of 2003 Ministry Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Enacted 11 Sep 2003 In force 11 Sep 2003

Section 2 of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 deals with definitions. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-- (a) "Central Vigilance Commissioner" means the Central Vigilance Commissioner appointed under sub-section (1) of section 4; The Act came into force on 11 Sep 2003.

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,--
(a) "Central Vigilance Commissioner" means the Central Vigilance Commissioner appointed under sub-section (1) of section 4;
(b) "Commission" means the Central Vigilance Commission constituted under sub-section (1) of section 3;
(c) "Delhi Special Police Establishment" means the Delhi Special Police Establishment constituted under sub-section (1) of section 2 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946 (25 of 1946);
(d) "Government company" means a Government company within the meaning of the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956);
¹ [(da) "Lokpal" means the Lokpal established under sub-section (1) of section 3 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 (1 of 2014);]
(e) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act;
(f) "Vigilance Commissioner" means a Vigilance Commissioner appointed under sub-section (1) of section 4.
Section 2, The Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 (Act 45 of 2003).

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Questions about Section 2

What does Section 2 of the Central Vigilance Commission Act deal with?

Section 2 of the Central Vigilance Commission Act is headed "Definitions". In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-- (a) "Central Vigilance Commissioner" means the Central Vigilance Commissioner appointed under sub-section (1) of section 4;

How do I find court cases under Section 2 of the Central Vigilance Commission Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Central Vigilance Commission Act 2, section 2 Central Vigilance Commission Act, section 2 of the Central Vigilance Commission Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 2 of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 3 (Constitution of Central Vigilance Commission), section 4 (Appointment of Central Vigilance Commissioner and Vigilance Commissioners), Delhi Special Police Establishment Act 2 (Constitution and powers of special police establishment), Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act 3 (Establishment of Lokpal), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 2 of the Central Vigilance Commission Act come into force?

Section 2 of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, cited as Central Vigilance Commission Act 2, came into force on 11 Sep 2003, having been enacted on 11 Sep 2003. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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