Amendment status not verified — confirm the current text below against the official source.
Transfer or Suspension of Public servant: Where the Lokayukta, while making a preliminary inquiry into allegations of corruption, is prima facie satisfied, on the basis of evidence available, that— (a) the continuance of the public servant referred to in clause (d) or clause (e) or clause (f) of sub-section (1) of section 13 in his post while conducting the preliminary inquiry is likely to affect such preliminary inquiry adversely; or (b) such public servant is likely to destroy or in any way tamper with the evidence or influence witnesses, then, the Lokayukta may recommend to the State Government for transfer or suspension of such public servant from the post held by him till such period as may be specified in the order.