Directorate of Anti Corruption Branch, West Bengal
The Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) has been established with the primary objective of conducting enquiries and investigations into complaints relating to administrative irregularities and corruption, as referred to it by the Government. The Branch has been set up to strengthen the anti-corruption mechanism of the State Government.
Integrity – in personal life
Impartiality – in public acts
Commitment – to duty
To help eradicate corruption in public life
To conduct impartial investigations and ensure successful prosecution of offences
To strive for excellence, professionalism, and transparency in all spheres of public functioning
Based on its motto and vision, the ACB will focus on:
Combating corruption in public life and curbing economic offences through meticulous investigation and prosecution.
Ensuring personal and organizational integrity and professionalism so that the organization achieves high levels of endeavour and accomplishment.
Maintaining objectivity in enquiry and investigation to protect the honest, detect the dishonest, and deter public servants from wrongdoing.
Educating the public and enlisting public cooperation in combating corruption.
Assisting in improving administrative systems and procedures by plugging loopholes, thereby ensuring hassle-free delivery of public services to citizens.