National Accountability Ordinance, 1999 (NAB Ordinance) (1999)

Legal status

In force

Effective date

1999-01-01

Sections

THE NATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY ORDINANCE, 1999 *ORDINANCE No. XVIII OF 1999 An Ordinance to provide for the setting up of a National Accountability Bureau so as to eradicate corruption and corrupt practices and hold accountable all those persons accused of such practices and matters ancillary thereto; WHEREAS it is expedient and necessary to provide for effective measures for the detection, investigation, prosecution and speedy disposal of cases involving corruption, corrupt practices, 1[misuse or abuse] of power 2[or authority], misappropriation of property, 2[taking of] kickbacks, commissions and for matters connected and ancillary or incidental thereto; AND WHEREAS there is an emergent need for the recovery of outstanding amounts from those persons who have committed default in the repayment of amounts to Banks, Financial Institutions 3[Governmental agencies] and other agencies ; AND WHEREAS there is a grave and urgent need for the recovery of state money and other assets from those persons who have misappropriated or removed such 2[money or] assets through corruption, corrupt practices and misuse of power 4[*] or authority; 5[AND WHEREAS there is an urgent need to educate the society about the causes and effects of corruption and corrupt practices and to implement policies and procedures for the prevention of corruption in the society ;] 6[AND WHEREAS there is an increased international awareness that nations should co-operate in combating corruption and seek, obtain or give mutual legal assistance in matters concerning corruption and for matters connected, ancillary or incidental thereto;] AND WHEREAS it is necessary that a National Accountability Bureau be set up so as to achieve the above aims; AND WHEREAS the National Assembly and the Senate stand suspended in pursuance of the Proclamation of the fourteenth day of October, 1999, and the Provisional Constitution Order No. 1 of 1999, as amended; AND WHEREAS the President is satisfied that circumstances exist which 7[render] it necessary to take immediate action; NOW THEREFORE, in pursuance of the aforesaid Proclamation and Provisional Constitutional Order as well as Order No. 9 of 1999, and in exercise of all powers enabling him in that behalf, the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is pleased to make and promulgate the following Ordinance: —

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The National Accountability Ordinance, 1999