Prime Minister’s Inspection Commission (PMIC) has existed for many years as a dormant organisation. It was established during the time of General Zia-ul-Haq to conduct enquiries into malpractices and mismanagement in Federal government departments/organisations. Initially, it was headed by officers from army, police and civil service. For the last four and half years, chairmanship has gone to Members of the National Assembly. The PMIC consists of a chairman and members appointed by the prime minister in his discretion. The number of members is not fixed; the prime minister can appoint any retired bureaucrat as a member of the commission. A serving officer, who does not like to be posted as OSD, also manages posting in the PMIC.
The executive order which created PMIC, gives immense powers to the commission for conducting inquiries and criminal proceedings against defaulting government officials. However, the commission has not prosecuted any government official since its establishment. Rules have not been formulated to give teeth to the commission.
Now when NAB and FIA have lost credibility in the eyes of the judiciary and the general public, it is high time to give investigation role to PMIC by depoliticising it. It should be renamed as Federal Inspection Commission (FIC) and a retired judge of the Supreme Court may be appointed as chairman PMIC, assisted by retired police officers of integrity and competence. It may be linked with the law ministry for budget only. All the cases which are being (mis)handled by NAB and FIA may be transferred to FIC for impartial investigation/inquiry.
ASGHAR MAHMOOD
Islamabad
If this commission is made to resolve the problems of Common men then where is the contact list? can anybody give me the contact mail or number ? as have to make a complaint about genuine issue.
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