I.....n any society the basic ...concern of the citizens is the goodness of the
govern-ment. The organisations, systems and procedures of the government must
not only be efficient and effective but also ethical, just and fair. Integrity
therefore becomes an essential ingredient. The Central Vigilance Commission has
come to occupy a key position as an institution which promotes good governance
and integrity in the public affairs of this country. This book is a story of the
50 years of journey of the Central Vigilance Commission, a saga of institution
building and fight against corruption. It recounts the birth of the Central
Vigilance Commission in 1964 and its