**Executive Summary**
This document is the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part IV-Section 4, published on December 8, 2021. It republishes two Central Ordinances promulgated by the President of India: The Central Vigilance Commission (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021, and The Delhi Special Police Establishment (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021. Both Ordinances came into force immediately upon promulgation.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Central Vigilance Commission (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021 (No. 9 of 2021):**
* Amends the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003.
* Allows for the extension of the Director of Enforcement's initial appointment by up to one year at a time, based on public interest and the recommendation of the Committee under clause (a), with reasons recorded in writing.
* Specifies that no extension shall be granted after the completion of five years in total, including the initial appointment period.
* **The Delhi Special Police Establishment (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021 (No. 10 of 2021):**
* Amends the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946.
* Allows for the extension of the Director's initial appointment by up to one year at a time, in public interest, based on the recommendation of the Committee under sub-section (I) of Section 4A, and with reasons to be recorded in writing.
* Stipulates that no extension will be granted after a total period of five years, inclusive of the initial appointment.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder:** Director of Enforcement / Director (Delhi Special Police Establishment)
* **Impact:** The ordinance directly affects the tenure of the Director of Enforcement and Director (Delhi Special Police Establishment), potentially allowing for an extension of their initial appointment.
* **Action Required:** The relevant authorities, including the Committee under clause (a) of Section 25 of the Central Vigilance Commission Act and the Committee under sub-section (I) of Section 4A of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act must consider the provisions of the amendment when deciding on extensions.
**Stakeholder:** The Committee under clause (a) of Section 25 of the Central Vigilance Commission Act / Committee under sub-section (I) of Section 4A of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act
* **Impact:** The ordinance tasks the Committee with considering whether an extension is appropriate and necessary, based on the public interest.
* **Action Required:** The Committee will need to assess and record in writing the reasons for any recommendation to extend the Director of Enforcement's/Director (Delhi Special Police Establishment) tenure and also be aware of the 5 year limit.
Key Entities Referenced
The Central Vigilance Commission (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021: An ordinance further to amend the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003.
The Delhi Special Police Establishment (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021: An ordinance further to amend the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946.
Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003: The act being amended by the Central Vigilance Commission (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021.
Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946: The act being amended by the Delhi Special Police Establishment (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021.
Ministry of Law and Justice: The ministry publishing the ordinances.