Government to Form High-Powered Property Investigation Committee to Curb Corruption

The government has announced plans to form a high-powered property investigation committee within the next 15 days, aiming to curb widespread corruption, asset concealment, and impunity in the country. The move was outlined in the government’s newly unveiled public governance reform agenda.

According to the agenda, the committee will comprise experts in law, finance, revenue, and investigation, alongside representatives from relevant government bodies. Its mandate is to conduct a thorough investigation into the assets and property of public officials, ensuring transparency and accountability in public service.

The committee will conduct its work in two phases:
1. Phase One: Verification and investigation of property details of office-bearers of major political parties and high-ranking government officials who have held public office from 2062/63 BS (2006/07) to 2082/83 BS (2025/26).
2. Phase Two: Investigation of the assets of similar officials and employees who held public positions from 1991 to 2004/05.

The agenda emphasizes that the investigation will follow legal standards, rely strictly on evidence, and remain impartial. Reports and recommendations submitted by the committee will be implemented through the appropriate authorities.

In addition, the government has announced that a restructuring plan for the National Vigilance Centre will be prepared and implemented within 30 days. The reform aims to promote good governance, control corruption, and strengthen transparency and accountability in public service delivery.

Officials have described these steps as part of the government’s broader commitment to ensure ethical public administration and restore public trust in government institutions.