The Sindh Enquiries & Anti-Corruption Establishment was established in the 1970s. Subsequently, the Sindh Enquiries & Anti-Corruption Act, 1992 was promulgated and in exercise of powers conferred by Section 9 of the said Act, the Sindh Enquiries & Anti-Corruption Rules 1993 were framed under which the Anti-Corruption Establishment presently performing it’s duties.

Functions of Enquiries & Anti-Corruption Establishment Sindh

• To Enquiry and Investigation Corruption cases in Provincial Government Departments, including public sector corporations and private persons including beneficiaries and contractors.
• Suggest measures for eradication of corruption and create public awareness about corruption and it’s adverse impacts on the society.
• Keep close liaison with Administrative Departments to unearth corruption cases as well as suggest measures for improving processes to ensue transparency.

Legal Framework

            The working of Anti-Corruption Establishment in mainly governed by the following legal framework:

• Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947
• Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 1958
• Sindh Enquiries & Anti-Corruption Establishment Act-1992 & Rules-1993
• PPC-1860, Corruption Section 161 to 165 (b)
• P.C. – 1898