Power to make rules

In force From 11 Sep 2003 Act 45 of 2003 As on 15 Oct 2026

Act 45 of 2003 Ministry Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Enacted 11 Sep 2003 In force 11 Sep 2003 Instruments 4

Section 20 of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 deals with power to make rules. The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act. The Act came into force on 11 Sep 2003.

(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act.
(2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:--
(a) the number of members of the staff and their conditions of service under section 7;
(b) any other power of the civil court to be prescribed under clause (f) of section 11; and
(c) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.
Section 20, The Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 (Act 45 of 2003).

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Another 1 instrument names this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.

Central Vigilance Commission (Procedure for Dealing with Complaints and Procedure of Inquiry) Regulations, 2021Regulation 2021

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Questions about Section 20

What does Section 20 of the Central Vigilance Commission Act deal with?

Section 20 of the Central Vigilance Commission Act is headed "Power to make rules". The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act.

How do I find court cases under Section 20 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 20, section 20 Central Vigilance Commission Act, section 20 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 20 of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 7 (Power to make rules by Central Government for staff), section 11 (Power relating to inquiries), so none of them can safely be read on its own. The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there are 3: most recently Central Vigilance Commission (Director post) Recruitment Rules, 2021 (2021), then Central Vigilance Commission (Senior Principal Private Secretary) Recruitment Rules, 2021 (2021), and 1 more.

When did Section 20 of the Central Vigilance Commission Act come into force?

Section 20 of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, cited as Central Vigilance Commission Act 20, 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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