Minister Gautam Assures Full Independence for Anti-Corruption Commission
Summary
Minister Sobita Gautam says the government is committed to letting the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority work independently within its constitutional and legal mandate. MPs also raised concerns in committee over the Prime Minister’s Office summoning officials of constitutional bodies.
Key Points
- Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Sobita Gautam assured lawmakers that the CIAA will be allowed to work with full independence and autonomy.
- She said the government will respect the commission’s constitutional dignity and legal jurisdiction and continue to support investigations and prosecutions.
- MPs in the State Affairs and Good Governance Committee raised concerns about the Prime Minister’s Secretariat summoning officials of constitutional bodies.
- Dr. Amresh Kumar Singh advised CIAA officials not to appear if summoned by the Prime Minister’s Office.
