Parliamentary Panel Flags Unconstitutional Concerns Over Anti-Corruption Bill's Removal Clause

A parliamentary panel has raised concerns over a contentious clause in the anti-corruption bill that deals with the arrest of senior officials, including the Prime Minister and Chief Ministers. Stakeholders argued that removing officials from their posts after thirty days is constitutionally problematic. The draft report proposes introducing a sunset clause that would automatically reverse any such barring after a set period. The panel also recommends replacing the term 'removal' with 'suspension' to prevent undue stigma on officials. The committee is expected to table its final recommendations in Lok Sabha shortly.