Kathmandu, Mar. 12: At a discussion programme organised by Transparency International here today, member of the organisation Dr Harka Gurung stressed the need for strict provisions for bringing the corrupts to book.

In a bid to control corruption, it is imperative on the part of government to reduce the number of employees and increase their pay, he said, stressing the need for a provision for employees and politicians to make public their property statements while joining and quitting their posts.

Dr Gurung was also of the view that anti-corruption bodies should be strengthened and at the same time pressure groups representing various sectors and professions should be formed to combat corruption.

Transparency International president Dr Devendra Raj Panday shed light on the ongoing and future activities of the organisation.