The Madhya Pradesh Lok Aayukt evam Up Lok Aayukt Adhiniyam, 1981 tatha Uske Adheen Banaye Gaye Niyam
madhya-pradesh · 1981
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- S. 1Short title, extent and commencement: – (1) This Act may be called the Madhya Pradesh Lokayukt Evam Up-Lokayukt Adhiniy
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Act, including "officer," "allegation," "Up-Lokayukt," and "action."
- S. 3Appointment of Lokayukt and Up-Lokayukt
- S. 4Section 4 prohibits Lokayukt or Up-Lokayukt from holding other offices, political connections, or businesses.
- S. 6Section 6 details the stringent process for removing the Lokayukt, requiring a two-thirds majority in the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly.
- S. 8Section 8 exempts certain matters from Lokayukt or Up-Lokayukt inquiry, including those under formal public inquiry or Commission of Inquiry, and complaints over five years old.
- S. 9Section 9 outlines procedures for filing complaints, including mandatory deposits and affidavits, and allows jail letters to be treated as complaints.
- S. 10Section 10 outlines the procedure for Lokayukt or Up-Lokayukt to decide the enquiry process ensuring natural justice.
- S. 11Section 11 applies general principles of the Evidence Act and Criminal Procedure Code to Lokayukt and Up-Lokayukt proceedings, deeming them judicial.
- S. 12Section 12 outlines the reporting and follow-up procedures for Lokayukt and Up-Lokayukt after investigating allegations against public servants.
- S. 13Section 13 authorizes the Lokayukt to appoint staff and allows the use of state or central government officers for investigations.
- S. 14Section 14 ensures that information obtained by Lokayukt or Up-Lokayukt during investigations remains confidential, except for specific disclosures for public interest or legal proceedings.
- S. 15Section 15 provides immunity from legal proceedings for Lokayukt, Up-Lokayukt, and related officials acting in good faith under the Act.
- S. 16Section 16 allows the Lokayukt to suggest improvements to practices or procedures that may lead to corruption or mal-administration.
- S. 17Section 17 empowers the Governor to make rules for implementing the Act, including selection and conditions for the Vigilance Committee.
- S. 18Section 18 exempts certain judicial and commission officials from Lokayukt or Up-Lokayukt inquiries.
- S. 19Section 19 ensures that remedies under this Act do not limit existing legal remedies available for complaints.
- S. 20Section 20 transfers pending complaints to Lokayukt/Up-Lokayukt and prohibits them from entertaining old disposed complaints, except for limited exceptions.