Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge Saturday moved the Supreme Court against the Centre's decision to send CBI director Alok Verma on leave, terming it "illegal".
In his petition, Kharge, who is the leader of the Congress in Lok Sabha, 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.
He also said that the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has no power to act against the CBI director.