The Lokayukta shall give to that person a reasonable opportunity of being heard in the inquiry and to produce evidence in his defence, consistent with the principle of natural justice.

Lokayukta may require any public servant and any other person to furnish information etc

1. (1) Subject to the provisions of this section for the purpose of any investigation (including the preliminary inquiry, if any, before such investigation) under this Act, the Lokayukta may require any public servant or any other person who in his opinion is able to furnish information or produce documents relevant to the investigation, to furnish any such information, or produce any such documents.
2. (2) For the purpose of any such investigation (including the preliminary inquiry), the Lokayukta shall have all the powers of a civil court while trying a suit under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Act 5 of 1908), in respect of the following matters namely:-
   • (a) summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person and examining him on oath;
   • (b) requiring the discovery and production of any document;
   • (c) receiving evidence on affidavits;
   • (d) requisitioning any public record or copy thereof from any court or office:
   • (e) issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses or documents;
   • (f) such other matters as may be prescribed.
3. (3) Any proceeding before the Lokayukta shall be deemed to be judicial proceeding within the meaning of section 193 of the Indian Penal Code (Act no. 45 of 1860).
4. (4) No person shall be compelled for the purpose of investigation under this Act to give any evidence or produce any document which he could not be compelled to give or produce in proceeding before Court.