ACC seeks separate Bench for speedy disposal of cases
Wednesday, 30 December 2009
The Anti-corruption Commission (ACC) has sought formation of a separate Bench in the High Court for speedy disposal of corruption cases.
ACC Chairman Golam Rahman made the request at a meeting with Attorney General (AG) Mahbubey Alam at the latter's office in the city Tuesday, reports bdnews24.com.
Mr Alam told the ACC chief to refer the urgent cases to the AG's office and said that he would inform the Chief Justice about the issue.
He later told reporters that many cases remained pending with the High Court following stay orders. So, the ACC cannot pursue the cases.
At least 509 corruption cases are held up in the High Court due to stay orders.
Mr Alam quoting the ACC chief said the cases need to be resolved immediately as the situation is hampering the ACC functioning smoothly.
ACC Chairman Golam Rahman made the request at a meeting with Attorney General (AG) Mahbubey Alam at the latter's office in the city Tuesday, reports bdnews24.com.
Mr Alam told the ACC chief to refer the urgent cases to the AG's office and said that he would inform the Chief Justice about the issue.
He later told reporters that many cases remained pending with the High Court following stay orders. So, the ACC cannot pursue the cases.
At least 509 corruption cases are held up in the High Court due to stay orders.
Mr Alam quoting the ACC chief said the cases need to be resolved immediately as the situation is hampering the ACC functioning smoothly.