The Telangana Lokayukta Act, 1983.
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- S. 1The Andhra Pradesh Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayukta Act, 1983 received the assent of the President on the 25th August, 1983
- S. 2Section defines "action" and "allegation" for the Telangana Lokayukta Act, specifying abuse of position by public servants.
- S. 3Substituted by Act No
- S. 4Section 4 prohibits Lokayukta or Upa-Lokayukta from holding any other office, membership, or business.
- S. 5Section 5 outlines the term of office and conditions for resignation or removal for Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayukta, and duties during vacancies.
- S. 6Section 6 allows the Governor to remove the Lokayukta or Upa-Lokayukta for misbehavior or incapacity after a fair inquiry.
- S. 7Section 7 allows the Lokayukta to investigate actions by or approved by Ministers or Secretaries.
- S. 8Section 8 prohibits the Lokayukta from investigating allegations already subject to a formal public inquiry under the Public Servants (Inquiries) Act.
- S. 9Section 9 allows complaints to be made to the Lokayukta, including letters from those in custody forwarded unopened.
- S. 10Clause (i) substituted by Act No
- S. 11Section 11 empowers the Lokayukta to investigate corruption by requiring information or documents from public servants and others.
- S. 12Section 12 mandates Lokayukta to report substantiated allegations to the competent authority, which must act on the report and notify the Lokayukta of the action taken.
- S. 13Section penalizes false complaints under the act with imprisonment and fine, and allows courts to award compensation or costs to complainants.
- S. 14Section 14 allows the Lokayukta to appoint officers and employees to assist in performing duties under the Telangana Lokayukta Act.
- S. 15Section 15 of the Telangana Lokayukta Act, 1983, makes information obtained by the Lokayukta confidential, except for specific investigative or legal proceedings.
- S. 16Section 16 penalizes intentional insults or interruptions to, or bringing into disrepute, the Lokayukta or Upa-Lokayukta during investigations.
- S. 17Section 17 protects the Lokayukta, Upa-Lokayukta, and their associates from legal proceedings for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 18Section 18 empowers the Governor to assign additional anti-corruption functions and investigative powers to the Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayukta.
- S. 19Section 19 allows the Lokayukta or Upa-Lokayukta to delegate administrative powers and duties to specified officers or agencies.
- S. 20(1) The Government may, by notification, make rules for carrying out all or any of the purposes of this Act
- S. 21Section 21 exempts certain officials from Lokayukta's investigation authority under the Telangana Lokayukta Act, 1983.
- S. 22Section 22 allows complaints under this Act to be pursued alongside other legal remedies.
- S. 23Adapted by G
- S. 24Adapted by G
- S. 25Substituted by G
- S. 26Added by Act No
- S. 27Substituted by Act No
- S. 28Substituted by Act No
- S. 29Substituted by Act No
- S. 30Substituted by Act No
- S. 31Substituted by Act No
- S. 32Substituted by Act No
- S. 33Inserted by Act No
- S. 34Section 8(2) substituted by Act No
- S. 35Section 9(1) substituted by Act No
- S. 36Substituted by Act No
- S. 37Section 13-A inserted with marginal heading by Act No
- S. 38Substituted by G
- S. 39Clauses (g) and (h) omitted by Act No
- S. 40Inserted by Act No
- S. 41Second Schedule omitted by Act No
- S. 1850Section 1850 limits Lokayukta's investigation to complaints filed within six years or one year after the alleged misconduct.
- S. 1860Section 1860 of the Telangana Lokayukta Act, 1983 allows investigations under the Act to override secrecy obligations, except for information related to national security or government proceedings.
- S. 19646 [Act No
- S. 1995[Act No
- S. 2001Central Act 1 of 1956