Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge/File Image
Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge has moved the Supreme Court against Centre's decision to send CBI director Alok Verma on leave, terming it as "illegal."
Pointing out that the move was in "violation" of the CBI Act, Kharge in his petition said only the three-member committee of leader of opposition, prime minister and the Chief Justice of India can take a decision on the appointment or removal of the CBI director as per the act.
The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has no power to act against the CBI directorm, he said.
"Prime Minister Narendra Modi's suo moto action of sending CBI director Alok Verma on leave is illegal and is in violation of the CBI Act," Kharge told PTI, while confirming that he had moved a petition in the Supreme Court in this regard.
Party sources said the Congress had asked Kharge, who is a member of the committee, to file a petition in this regard.
