More authority to CIAA?
The Himalayan Times
16 January 2020
More
authority to CIAA?
Democracy does not flourish well
unless the concerned players are committed to the universally accepted standard
norms and values. Meritocracy, transparency and accountability are its key
elements. According to the Universal Declaration 0n Democracy, democracy is a
universally recognised ideal as well as a goal, which is based on common values
shared by peoples throughout the world community irrespective of the cultural,
political, social and economic differences. It is founded on the primacy of the
law and the exercise of human rights.
I am wondering these days whether
our constitutional bodies have been given the liberty to fully and impartially
carry out their assigned functions. For example, the Interim Constitution of
2007 had given the CIAA authority to probe improper acts of public office
holders and that of private organizations as these improper acts used to be
closely linked with the corruptions but the new constitution has stripped it of
this authority “CIAA submits report, eyes more powers” (THT,
January 14, Page 1).
As all are aware, this government
has been widely criticized for its inefficiency in corruption control. So, why
not consider strengthening the CIAA with more powers as has been suggested in
its recent annual report.
Rai
Biren Bangdel
Maharajgunj
