The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Dhaka

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Chairman Lt. Gen. (retd) Hasan Mashhud Chowdhury has said the Commission, if necessary, would change the existing process of enquiry into the corruption allegation against a person.

The ACC Chairman expressed the view after the High Court yesterday stayed the operation of the Anti-Corruption Commission's (ACC) notice asking BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda to submit her wealth statement.

The High Court in a judgement on November 21 declared illegal a similar notice of the ACC on Awami League President and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to submit her wealth statement.

Asked about his comment on High Court order, the ACC Chairman said, "If required, the Commission will engage more experienced officials for enquiry into the corruption allegations. The Commission would also verify different aspects of law."

He said the Commission would appeal against yesterday's order of the High Court and proceed under legal framework.

"The ACC is fighting against corruption. Any failure of the Commission is the failure of the nation," he said adding, the on-going drive against corruption would continue with the support of people.