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"speaker_name": "Mr. Raila",
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"content": " Mr. Speaker, Sir, Article 47 of our Constitution provides that every person has the right to administrative action that is expeditious, efficient, lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair. The extended investigations cannot be said to meet the requirements of this Article. Investigations cannot go on infinitive. Indeed, resumption of duty by a public officer previously under investigation does not stop the investigation authority to prosecute the officer once sufficient evidence is gathered. Mr. Speaker, Sir, our own regulations require that if an officer is asked to step aside or is suspended, investigations must be carried out and concluded as quickly as possible. This is contained in guidelines on handling of cases of public officers who are suspended for involvement in corrupt practices. This is a circular OPCAB.3/77A and it states as follows:- “Where investigations have to be undertaken, the authorised officer shall appoint a committee with specific terms of reference. The committee members shall be officers who are senior to the officer under investigations, and they shall be independent. In the case of a local authority or State corporation, the relevant committee shall carry out investigations. The committee will be required to complete investigations within one month.”"
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