New Delhi:
The Supreme Court has decided to examine the process of appointment of new Chief Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) PJ Thomas.
Thomas' name figured in a charge sheet in a criminal case, although his name was later cleared. He is allegedly involved in the cover-up of 2G spectrum scam.
While hearing a petition challenging his appointment, the court wanted to know if eligibility criteria had been followed in his appointment and if there was proper consultation for his selection.
The court has asked the Centre to produce the file that finalised his appointment.
Thomas was appointed the new CVC in September, inspite of protests by the Opposition, which wanted someone with a clean track record to be appointed.
Thomas' name figured in a charge sheet in a criminal case, although his name was later cleared. He is allegedly involved in the cover-up of 2G spectrum scam.
While hearing a petition challenging his appointment, the court wanted to know if eligibility criteria had been followed in his appointment and if there was proper consultation for his selection.
The court has asked the Centre to produce the file that finalised his appointment.
Thomas was appointed the new CVC in September, inspite of protests by the Opposition, which wanted someone with a clean track record to be appointed.
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