(1) In the event of the occurrence of any vacancy in the
office of the Central Vigilance Commissioner by reason of
his death, resignation or otherwise, the President may, by
notification, authorise one of the Vigilance Commissioners
to act as the Central Vigilance Commissioner until the
appointment of a new Central Vigilance Commissioner to fill
such vacancy.
(2) When the Central Vigilance Commissioner is unable to discharge his functions owing to absence on leave or otherwise, such one of the Vigilance Commissioners as the President may, by notification, authorise in this behalf, shall discharge the functions of the Central Vigilance Commissioner until the date on which the Central Vigilance Commissioner resumes his duties.
Central Vigilance Commission Act 2003
Section 3 Constitution of Central Vigilance Commission
Section 4 appointment of Central Vigilance Commissioner and Vigilance Commissioners
Section 5 Terms and other conditions of service of Central Vigilance Commissioner
Section 6 Removal of Central Vigilance Commissioner and Vigilance Commissioner
Section 7 Power to make rules by Central Government for staff
Section 8 Functions and powers of Central Vigilance Commission
Section 8A Action on preliminary inquiry in relation to public servants
Section 8B Action on investigation in relation to public servant
Section 9 Proceedings of Commission
Section 10 Vigilance Commissioner to act as Central Vigilance Commissioner in certain circumstances
Section 11 Power relating to inquiries
Section 17 Report of any inquiry made on reference by Commission to be forwarded to that Commission
Section 18 Power to call for information, Section 19 Consultation with Commission in certain matters
Section 20 Power to make rules, Section 21 Power to make regulations
Section 24 Provisions relating to existing Vigilance Commission
Section 25 Appointments, etc., of officers of Directorate of Enforcement
Section 26 Amendment of Act 25 of 1946 - In the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946