Power to make regulations

In force From 11 Sep 2003 Act 45 of 2003 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 45 of 2003 Ministry Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Enacted 11 Sep 2003 In force 11 Sep 2003 Instruments 3

Section 21 of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 deals with power to make regulations. The Commission may, with the previous approval of the Central Government, by notification in the Official Gazette, make regulations not inconsistent with this Act and the rules made thereunder to provide for all matters for which provision is expedient for the purposes of giving effect to the provis The Act came into force on 11 Sep 2003.

(1) The Commission may, with the previous approval of the Central Government, by notification in the Official Gazette, make regulations not inconsistent with this Act and the rules made thereunder to provide for all matters for which provision is expedient for the purposes of giving effect to the provisions of this Act.
(2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such regulations may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:--
(a) the duties and the powers of the Secretary under sub-section (4) of section 3; and
(b) the procedure to be followed by the Commission under sub-section (2) of section 9.
Section 21, The Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 (Act 45 of 2003).

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Questions about Section 21

What does Section 21 of the Central Vigilance Commission Act deal with?

Section 21 of the Central Vigilance Commission Act is headed "Power to make regulations". The Commission may, with the previous approval of the Central Government, by notification in the Official Gazette, make regulations not inconsistent with this Act and the rules made thereunder to provide for all matters for which provision is expedient for the purposes of giving effect to the provis

How do I find court cases under Section 21 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 21, section 21 Central Vigilance Commission Act, section 21 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 21 of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 3 (Constitution of Central Vigilance Commission), section 9 (Proceedings of Commission), 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 (Duties and Powers of Secretary) Regulations, 2021 (2021), then Central Vigilance Commission (Procedure for Dealing with Complaints and Procedure of Inquiry) Regulations, 2021 (2021), and 1 more.

When did Section 21 of the Central Vigilance Commission Act come into force?

Section 21 of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, cited as Central Vigilance Commission Act 21, 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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