A system for determining acceptable and logical Television Rating Points (TRP) must be established quickly. Accountability must be ensured for those responsible for irregularities in the current TRP system. If media outlets disseminate false TRP and seek compensation, their claims must be considered. View Details
The ACC must establish its own fund. The government-approved annual budget should be deposited into this fund. Additionally, at least 10% of the fines or confiscated amounts of money collected in ACC cases must be deposited into this fund. View Details
The current vacant positions in the ACC must be filled up without delay. Additionally, to implement the recommendations of the ACC Reform Commission, a new organogram including required human resources must be enforced as soon as possible. View Details
Section 309 of the Income Tax Act, 2023, should be amended to ensure that the confidentiality provision of this section does not apply to any information or documents requested by the ACC. (Currently, under Section 309, statements, tax returns, accounts, or documents prepared or submitted under the Income Tax Act are considered confidential. Without a court order, the NBR cannot provide these to the ACC. Before the enactment of this law, the ACC could obtain such information or documents from the NBR without requiring a court order. This has become impossible under the new law.) View Details
For investigating grand corruption cases or corruption involving high-profile individuals, particularly money laundering, the ACC should form separate Task Forces for each investigation. These Task Forces should be led by the ACC and include senior officials from relevant agencies. View Details
Through the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MoU), focal persons must be designated, authorised by respective agencies such as NBR, CID, BFIU, and the Directorate of Registration to assist the ACC in its work. View Details
The name of the “Selection Committee” formed under Section 7 of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act, 2004, must be changed to “Selection and Review Committee.” In addition to recommending names this Committee will regularly review performance of the ACC on a half-yearly basis. View Details
Section 8(1) of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act, 2004, must be amended as follows: “A person with a minimum of 15 years of experience in law, education, administration, judiciary, law enforcement, financial institutions, accounting and auditing professions, governance and anti-corruption initiatives in state or non-state institutions shall be eligible to become a Commissioner. View Details
