The Public Complaints Commission is empowered to investigate complaints and to

The Public Complaints Commission (PCC) has the power to investigate complaints made by members of the public against government agencies, officials or institutions. This means that if someone has a complaint about how they have been treated by a government agency or official, they can go to the PCC for help. Once the PCC investigates the complaint, they can make findings and report those findings to the appropriate authorities. This means that the PCC will determine what has happened and make recommendations on what should be done to address the complaint. The PCC can also reprimand authorities against whom complaints are made. This means that if the PCC finds that a government official or agency has acted improperly or unfairly, they can publicly criticize or scold them for their behavior. However, the PCC does not have the power to prosecute false complaints. It is important to note that making a false complaint to the PCC is a serious offense and can result in legal consequences. The PCC also does not refer complaints to state governments or traditional rulers. Instead, their focus is on investigating complaints and making recommendations to appropriate authorities.