Govt has final authority to appoint CBI chief: Centre to SC
During the proceedings in CBI Director Alok Verma case, Attorney General KK Venugopal told the Supreme Court, "The power of selection and the final choice for appointment of (CBI) Director is made by union government." Verma's lawyer argued, "How could the government divest Verma of his powers without convening the committeeâs meeting...what happens to the autonomy and independence of CBI?" 