Govt to form high-powered property probe committee

Summary

The government plans to form a high-powered committee to investigate assets of political leaders and senior officials to curb corruption and ensure accountability.

Key Points
  • The government will form a high-powered committee within 15 days to investigate assets of political leaders and senior officials.
  • The committee will include experts in law, finance, revenue, and investigation.
  • Investigations will focus initially on officials holding public office since 2006/07, then cover earlier periods.
  • The National Vigilance Centre will be restructured within 30 days to strengthen transparency and good governance.
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