(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force-the Vigilance and Police Establishment shall not conduct any inquiry or investigation into any offence alleged to have been committed under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, or an offence with which a public servant specified in sub-section (2) may under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 be charged at the same trial; except with the previous approval of the State Government where such allegation relates to- Central Act 49 of 1988 Central Act 2 o f 1974
(a) The employees of the State Government of the level of Deputy Secretary of the Government of Assam and above; and
(b) Such officers as are appointed by the State Government in corporations established by or under any State Act, Government companies, societies and local authorities owned or controlled by that Government.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub section (1) no such approval shall be necessary for cases involving arrest of a person on the spot on the charge of accepting or attempting to accept any gratification other than legal remuneration referred to in clause (c) of the
Explanation to section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
Central Act 49 o f 1988 24 THEASSAM. GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, JANUARY 7, 2013 THE SCHEDULE (See Section 5 (3) Form of oath or affirmation to be made by the State Vigilance Commissioner or Vigilance Commissioner — “I, A.B. having been appointed State Chief Vigilance Commissioner (or Vigilance Commissioner) of the Assam State Vigilance Commission do swear in the name of God that I will bear true faith and solemnly affirm allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established, that I will uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India, that I will duly and faithfully and to the best of my ability, knowledge and judgment perform the duties of my office without fear or favour, affection or ill-will and that I will uphold the Constitution and the laws.
MOHD. ABDUL IIAQUE, Secretary to the Govt, of Assam, Legislative Department, Dispur.
G uw ahatiPrinted and Published by the Dy. Director (P.&S.), directorate of Ptg. & sty., Assam. Guwahati-21.
(Ex-Gazette) No. 9-3OCE-600-7-1-2013.