The Manipur Lokayukta Act, 2014
manipur · 2014
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- S. 1(1) Thus Act may be sailed the Manipur Lokayukta Act, extent and 201 4" _ commencement
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Manipur Lokayukta Act, 2014, specifying roles and authorities for various officials and bodies.
- S. 4Section 4 outlines the appointment process for the Chairperson and Members of the Manipur Lokayukta, specifying the Selection Committee and criteria for selection.
- S. 5Section 5 mandates the Governor to initiate the appointment process for new Lokayukta officials three months before their current term ends.
- S. 6Section 6 outlines the term, resignation, and removal process for the Chairperson and Members of the Manipur Lokayukta.
- S. 7Section 7 restricts the pension and post-employment opportunities for the Chairperson and Members of the Manipur Lokayukta.
- S. 10Section 10 appoints Secretary, Director of Inquiry, and Director of Prosecution for the Lokayukta, specifying their ranks and appointment process.
- S. 11(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in any law for
- S. 13The administrative expenSes of the Lokayukta
- S. 14Section 14 empowers the Lokayukta to inquire into allegations of corruption against certain state officials and employees.
- S. 15Section 15 continues pending corruption cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act before state authorities after the Manipur Lokayukta Act's commencement.
- S. 16Section 16 allows the Chairperson to form benches, specify their size, and transfer cases to larger benches as needed.
- S. 19if the Members at a bench consisting
- S. 20Section 20 allows the Lokayukta to order preliminary inquiries or investigations into complaints against public servants if a prima facie case exists.
- S. 22Subject to the provisions of
- S. 23(1) Notwithstanding anythingcontained in section 197 of the Code of the Criminal ProcedIIre,1973 or section
- S. 24Where, after the cbnciusion of the investigation, the findings of the Lokayukta disclose the commission of
- S. 29Section 29 empowers the Lokayukta or authorized officers to provisionally attach property suspected of being proceeds of corruption for up to ninety days.
- S. 30Section 30 outlines the procedure for confirming the attachment of property of a public servant under investigation for corruption.
- S. 31(1) Without pfejudice to the pi'ovisionsof sectiens 29 and 30, where the Special Court, on the basis of prime ‘
- S. 32Section 32 allows the Lokayukta to recommend suspension or transfer of a public servant if they risk evidence tampering or adverse inquiry impact.
- S. 34Section 34 allows the Lokayukta to delegate administrative or financial powers to specific members or officers.
- S. 35(1) The State Government shall constitute such number of Special Courts, as recommended by the Lokayukta
- S. 36Section 36 allows Special Courts to request evidence from courts or authorities in other states for preliminary inquiries or investigations under the Manipur Lokayukta Act.
- S. 37(1) The Lokayukta She" not inquire into any complaint made against the Chairperson or any Member
- S. 38Section 38 outlines the Lokayukta's procedures for investigating complaints against its officers, including suspension and prosecution if wrongdoing is found.
- S. 39Section 39 allows the Special Court to assess and recover losses caused to the public exchequer by corrupt public servants.
- S. 40Section 40 mandates the Lokayukta to prepare and submit its budget for the next financial year to the State Government.
- S. 41Section 41 of the Manipur Lokayukta Act, 2014 authorizes the State Government to provide financial grants to the Lokayukta for salaries, allowances, and administrative expenses.
- S. 43Section 43 requires public servants to declare and regularly update their assets and liabilities to the competent authority under the Manipur Lokayukta Act.
- S. 45Section presumes undisclosed or misleading assets of public servants as corrupt unless proven otherwise.
- S. 46Section 46 penalizes false, frivolous, or vexatious complaints under the Manipur Lokayukta Act with imprisonment and fine, with special court jurisdiction and prosecution by public prosecutor.
- S. 47Section 47 makes directors, managers, or officers of societies or trusts liable for offenses committed by the entity if they were in charge and negligent.
- S. 49Section 49 establishes the Lokayukta as the final appellate authority for appeals involving corruption in public service delivery under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
- S. 50Section 50 protects public servants from legal actions for actions done in good faith while performing official duties.
- S. 51Section 51 protects the Lokayukta and related officials from legal actions for good faith actions under the Act.
- S. 52Section 52 deems Lokayukta's officials as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 53Section 53 bars the Lokayukta from investigating complaints older than seven years.
- S. 54Section 54 of the Manipur Lokayukta Act, 2014, prohibits civil courts from hearing matters the Lokayukta is authorized to decide.
- S. 55Section 55 ensures legal assistance for individuals against whom complaints are made before the Lokayukta.
- S. 56The provisions of this Act
- S. 58Section 58 empowers the State Government to make rules for implementing various provisions of the Manipur Lokayukta Act, 2014.
- S. 59Section 59 empowers the Lokayukta to make regulations to implement the Act, including staff conditions, sitting locations, website updates, and investigation procedures.
- S. 60Section 60 mandates that rules and regulations made under the Act must be presented to the Manipur Legislative Assembly for review and potential modification.
- S. 61Section 61 allows the State Government to amend the Act to resolve difficulties, but only within two years of its commencement.