CIAA Marks 34th Establishment Day with Focus on Good Governance

The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA), Nepal’s constitutional anti-corruption watchdog, marked its 34th establishment day today with special programs aimed at promoting good governance.

A commemorative event was held at the CIAA’s Tangal-based office, with President Ramchandra Paudel attending as the chief guest, according to CIAA Secretary Ghanshyam Upadhyay.

Established to combat corruption and misuse of authority, the CIAA operates under the constitutional mandate outlined in Article 239. The provision empowers the commission to investigate and take legal action against individuals holding public office if found guilty of corruption.

The CIAA claims to adopt a four-pronged approach—punitive, preventive, promotional, and institutional capacity building—to strengthen its role in curbing graft.

According to the commission’s 34th annual report, a total of 36,186 complaints were received in the fiscal year 2080/81, including 26,918 newly registered cases and 9,268 carried over from the previous year. Of these, 27,714 complaints have been processed.

The CIAA continues to play a crucial role in Nepal’s anti-corruption framework, with an emphasis on ensuring accountability and transparency in public office.