Government Urges Anti-Corruption Body to Build Strength Through Actions, Not Fear
Summary
The government has urged the Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority to prove its strength through fair action rather than fear, saying honest employees should not be intimidated. Minister Sobita Gautam called for clearer investigation guidelines, stronger confidentiality, and prosecution based only on sufficient evidence.
Key Points
- Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Sobita Gautam said the CIAA should demonstrate strength through impartial investigations, not by creating fear among government employees.
- She warned that fear of prosecution slows decision-making, delays files, increases project costs, and ultimately raises public expenses.
- Gautam called for clear guidelines, time limits, and stronger confidentiality in CIAA investigations and prosecutions.
- She said the focus should be on results and stopping corruption, not just increasing the number of cases.
