The Haryana Lokayukta Act, 2002 (1 of 2003)
haryana · 2003
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Haryana Lokayukta Act, 2002
- S. 2Section defines terms like "act" and "allegation" for the Haryana Lokayukta Act, 2002.
- S. 3This Act came into force w
- S. 4Section 4 specifies that only former Supreme Court or High Court judges qualify for Lokayukta appointment.
- S. 5Section 5 mandates the Lokayukta to resign from any political, legislative, or business roles before assuming office.
- S. 6Section 6 details the term, resignation, removal, ineligibility, and salary conditions for the Lokayukta in Haryana.
- S. 7Section 7 details the stringent process for removing the Lokayukta from office, requiring majority support in the Haryana Legislative Assembly.
- S. 8Section 8 allows the Lokayukta to investigate complaints against public servants and related conduct of non-public servants.
- S. 9Section 9 exempts certain inquiries from Lokayukta's jurisdiction, including those under the Public Servants (Inquiries) Act, 1850.
- S. 10Section 10 outlines the process for filing complaints with the Lokayukta in Haryana, including representation by others and complaint formalities.
- S. 11Section 11 allows the Lokayukta to conduct preliminary inquiries before deciding whether to investigate a complaint.
- S. 12Section 12 mandates the Lokayukta to follow natural justice principles and complete inquiries within a year, often conducting them privately.
- S. 13Section 13 grants the Lokayukta authority to request records for investigations, though the State Government can withhold them for security or public interest.
- S. 14Section 14 grants the Lokayukta and authorized personnel powers to summon, examine, and investigate, akin to a civil court.
- S. 15Section 15 empowers the Lokayukta to issue search warrants for seizing undisclosed property or documents.
- S. 16Section penalizes false complaints against others under the Haryana Lokayukta Act with imprisonment and fine, with specific trial procedures.
- S. 17Section 17 outlines the Lokayukta's process for closing or reporting on complaints and the subsequent actions by authorities.
- S. 18Section 18 allows the Lokayukta to issue interim directions to prevent grave injustice and mandates the competent authority to treat them as final directions.
- S. 19Section 19 allows the Lokayukta to appoint officers and staff with State Government consultation, with service conditions prescribed jointly.
- S. 20Section 20 allows the Lokayukta to use state government officers or agencies for investigations, directing them to summon people, request documents, and obtain public records.
- S. 21Section 21 ensures confidentiality of Lokayukta's information and evidence, except for specific disclosures for inquiries, reports, or certain offenses.
- S. 22Section 22 protects the Lokayukta and his staff from legal actions for actions done in good faith under the Act.
- S. 23Section 23 allows the Lokayukta to transfer complaints against public servants to himself if similar investigations are ongoing.
- S. 24Section allows individuals to pursue remedies under other laws while an inquiry under the Haryana Lokayukta Act is ongoing.
- S. 25(1) The Haryana Lokayukta Act, 1997 (Haryana Act No
- S. 26(1) The State Government may, by notification, in the Official Gazette, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this