(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) [The Secretary to the Government of India in charge of the Ministry or Department of the Central Government having administrative control of the Delhi Special Police Establishment [Substituted by Act 20 of 2006, Section 2 (w.e.f. 6.4.2006).]

Member.]

[Provided that the period for which the Director holds the office on his initial appointment may, in public interest, on the recommendation of the Committee under sub-section (1) of section 4A and for the reasons to be recorded in writing, be extended up to one year at a time:

Provided further that no such extension shall be granted after the completion of a period of five years in total including the period mentioned in the initial appointment.]

(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. ]