Kabul's newest independent watchdog has secured complete freedom to investigate any official who supplies a signed letter confirming he does not mind.
Applicants must attach a photocopy of their complaint, two photographs and a recommendation from the person named in it. The director described this as a locally appropriate safeguard against allegations arriving without connections.
An inspector who tried visiting an office unannounced was sent back for an appointment. His supervisor praised the initiative and removed it from next year's work plan.
The watchdog has now opened a confidential complaints box. For convenience, the key is held by the official most frequently mentioned.