why do we have separate rule for different people when the constitution promises equality for all. Buta Singh as chairman of the some commission can only be removed for corruption after procedures different from others is followed. Now the judiciary wants to have a different procedure. I think we have different procedures for some government officials. This is absolutely ridiculous. Nobody and I mean nobody including the President and the Prime Minister should be exempted from being prosecuted for corruption. The procedure adopted for everybody should be the same. I am surprised why this has not been challenged by somebody in a court of law.
I feel that the time has come that we make tough laws for corruption and implement it in a serious manner. It is corruption that making the life of an ordinary citizen hell. From the constable beat to the allocation of ministries are based on the amount of money that a person can make.
The judiciary should understand the provisions of the constitution more than anybody else. If the politicians have to disclose their assets, why can’t the judges? Why ask the judges to declare assets if nobody can see or use them. Clause 6 of the bill does not allow declaration of assets and liabilities to be made public or be questioned by any citizen, court or authority. What is the point of passing this bill. It is useless. Its a waste of time.
In fact, time has come to become very strict and immediately prosecute corrupt government officials. If corruption in government is eliminated, corruption everywhere will be eliminated. Parallel black money economy will disappear. Government corruption is the cause of all the woes of the citizens of this country.
The worst part is that the Congress tabled the bill. It seems that they took the judiciary’s approval before tabling the bill. Next time we want to change laws with respect to criminal behaviour, we will first check wilh the would be or past criminals whether it is acceptable to them. (just an example with no disrespect for the judiciary). It just shows that for the Congress it is business as usual. It is not serious about improving the governance or in bringing about transparency in all government transactions. Let me suggest here that whatever the government may do, the life of the people will not change as corruption intervenes and takes away all the benefits that the citizens of this country should get.
The laws for prosecution for corruption should be the same for everybody.
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