The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has exonerated nine whole-time directors (WTDs) from various public sector banks in India, confirming no adverse findings against them. This group includes Nidhhu Saxena (Managing Director and CEO of Bank of Maharashtra) and Bhavendra Kumar (executive director of Canara Bank). The decision is significant as it aligns with the government's recent efforts to tighten oversight on board-level appointments in public sector banks, particularly following controversies regarding compliance with vigilance norms. The CVC's clearance is part of a broader strategy to ensure thorough vetting of senior appointments, reflecting a shift towards anticipatory oversight. This approach aims to validate governance integrity upfront, thus enhancing institutional credibility and reducing the risk of regulatory or judicial challenges. The CVC's actions come in the wake of a December 2025 directive from the Department of Financial Services (DFS), which mandated that public sector banks report any adverse inputs regarding board officials, regardless of their role. This directive emphasizes comprehensive disclosures in vigilance clearance proposals, including findings from internal committees and communications from investigative agencies.