Asked in a 1999 paperModerate

Section 22, of the National Accountability Ordinance, 1999 empowers____________ to inquire or investigate any offence under the Ordinance?

Correct answer: C. Both A and B

  • A. Chairman NAB
  • B. Any authorized officer
  • C. Both A and B
  • D. None of above

Explanation

The power is available to the Chairman NAB and to an officer properly authorised by him, so both listed authorities are covered. An unauthorised officer cannot independently rely on this provision.

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