1. Central Anti-Corruption Bureau was established in 1964. It undertakes investigation against the government officials who are found guilty of corruption charges. It has offices in all principal cities. Its Gujarat office is in Shahibaug, Ahmedabad.

2. Anti-Corruption Act was enacted by the Union Parliament in 1988, with the objective of providing transparent public life and to prevent misuse of power and authority by the government officials. If made it obligatory for the politicians (Ministers) and high officials to declare their assents as a punishable offense and empowered the government to confiscate these assets.

3. Right to Information and Citizen’s Charter were the steps taken in 2005 to curb corruption. Citizen’s Charter stipulates the time limit to complete the work. The Right to Information had the objective to bring transparency in the working of the government by giving right to the people to demand information.

4. Black Money Act, 2005 regarded corruption as a criminal offence.

5. Central Vigilance Commission and Gujarat Vigilance Commission undertake departmental inquiry of charges of corruption and misuse of power by the government officials.

6. The other legal provisions are:

Foreign Exchange Management Act

Money Laundering Act

Section 132 Customs Act, and

Appointment of Lok Pal and Lokayukta.