leaders whether employed in the public service or not, and also such
institutions, organisations or enterprises as Parliament may prescribe by law.
227. Independence of inspectorate.
The Inspectorate of Government shall be independent in the performance of
its functions and shall not be subject to the direction or control of any person
or authority and shall only be responsible to Parliament.
228. Branches of inspectorate.
The Inspectorate of Government may establish branches at district and other
administrative levels as it considers fit for the better performance of its
functions.
229. Resources of inspectorate.
(1) The Inspectorate of Government shall have an independent budget
appropriated by Parliament and controlled by the inspectorate.
(2) It shall be the duty of the State to facilitate the employment by the
inspectorate of such adequate and qualified staff as are needed to enable the
inspectorate to perform its functions effectively and efficiently.
230. Special powers of inspectorate.
(1) The Inspectorate of Government shall have power to investigate,
cause investigation, arrest, cause arrest, prosecute or cause prosecution in
respect of cases involving corruption, abuse of authority or of public office.
(2) The Inspector General of Government may, during the course of
his or her duties or as a consequence of his or her findings, make such orders
and give such directions as are necessary and appropriate in the
circumstances.
(3) Subject to the provisions of any law, the Inspectorate of
Government shall have power to enter and inspect the premises or property
of any department of Government, person or of any authority, to call for,
examine and where necessary, retain any document or item in connection
with the case being investigated, found on the premises; and may, in those
premises, carry out any investigation for the purpose of its functions.