Part 21: Constitutional Bodies – CIAA
- Title
- Part 21: Constitutional Bodies – CIAA
- Description
Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA)
Part 21 (Articles 238–244) of the Constitution of Nepal establishes the CIAA as the apex constitutional body to control corruption and abuse of power.
Key Provisions
- Composition: Consists of the Chief Commissioner and up to 4 other Commissioners.
- Appointment: Appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Constitutional Council.
- Term of Office: 6 years from the date of appointment.
- Retirement Age: 65 years.
- Jurisdiction (Article 239):
- Authorized to conduct investigations against any public official who abuses authority through corruption or improper conduct.
- If corruption is established, the CIAA can file a lawsuit in the Special Court (Vishesh Adalat).
- Judicial officers and military personnel are outside of the CIAA's jurisdiction regarding judicial decisions and actions covered under special laws.
Exam-Essential Facts
- CIAA files corruption and graft cases in the Special Court, not the Supreme Court.
- Chief Commissioner's term: 6 years or until 65 years of age.
- Appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Constitutional Council.
- Part Number
- 12
- Article Range
- Art. 238–244
- Category
- Constitutional Bodies