Minister Gautam: Anti-Graft Body Causes 'Decision Paralysis' in Bureaucracy
Summary
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Sobita Gautam says CIAA scrutiny is causing “decision paralysis” in the bureaucracy, with honest employees afraid to act and government work slowing down. She has called for legal clarity, clearer jurisdiction, and amendments to governance and anti-corruption laws.
Key Points
- Minister Sobita Gautam says the CIAA’s working style is making bureaucrats afraid to take decisions, even on routine legal matters.
- She warned that delays caused by indecision increase project costs and ultimately burden taxpayers.
- The government is amending the CIAA Act and the Good Governance Management and Operation Act to improve clarity and efficiency.
- She urged lawmakers and the commission to do concrete homework to clarify the draft law and the commission’s jurisdiction.
