Will the new asset declaration law make data public? The whole issue of this revision of the law through the New Declaration of Assets Bill addresses this issue. But it will always be impossible for the public to consult this information.
The bill, which aims to fight against the illicit enrichment of our elected representatives would be presented to the Council of Ministers today. A promise from the Prime Minister who promised to amend the law before the end of his term.
The New Declaration of Assets Bill replaces the one that exist since 1987. It is almost certain that elected representatives and advisers in particular will have to declare their assets, at the beginning and at the end of the mandate. Moreover, if currently the elected officials of Mauritius and Rodrigues, the municipal councilors and those of the district councils are only concerned, the new law should also affect senior officials, members of boards of directors and directors of parapublic bodies as well. A much wider field of action, especially as assets on behalf of wives, children and even grandchildren will be scrutinized.