Government to Form High-Powered Committee to Investigate Assets, Combat Corruption

Kathmandu. The government is set to form a powerful committee within 15 days to end the rampant corruption, asset concealment, and impunity prevailing in the country. The committee will include experts from the fields of law, finance, revenue, and investigation, along with representatives from relevant agencies, as mentioned in the governance reform agenda made public by the government today.

The committee will, in the first phase, collect, verify, and investigate the asset details of office bearers of major political parties and high-ranking officials who held public office from 2062/63 BS to the present, 2082/83 BS. In the second phase, assets of similar office bearers and employees who held public office during the period from 2048 BS to 2061/62 BS will be investigated.

The agenda mentions that the investigation process will be conducted based on legal standards, evidence, and impartially, and arrangements will be made for the implementation of the reports and recommendations submitted by the committee through the relevant bodies.

Furthermore, it has been stated that a restructuring plan for the National Vigilance Centre will be prepared and implemented within 30 days to promote good governance, control corruption, and enhance transparency and accountability in public service delivery.