(1) The Central Government shall appoint the Director on the recommendation of the Committee consisting of—
| (a) the Central Vigilance Commissioner | — | Chairperson; | ||||
| (b) Vigilance Commissioners | — | Members; | ||||
| (c) Secretary to the Government of India in charge of the Ministry of Home Affairs in the Central Government | — | Member; | ||||
| (d) Grievances) in the Cabinet Secretariat | Secretary | (Coordination | and | Public | — | Member. |
(2) While making any recommendation under sub-section (1), the Committee shall take into consideration the views of the outgoing Director.
(3) The Committee shall recommend a panel of officers—
(a) on the basis of seniority, integrity and experience in the investigation of anti-corruption cases; and
(b) chosen from amongst officers belonging to the Indian Police Service constituted under the All-India Services Act, 1951 (61 of 1951),
for being considered for appointment as the Director.