The Madhya Pradesh Lokayukt Evam Up-Lokayukt Adhiniyam, 1981
The Madhya Pradesh Lokayukt Evam Up-Lokayukt Adhiniyam, 1981
This law establishes an independent anti-corruption ombudsman framework in Madhya Pradesh by providing for the appointment of a Lokayukt and Up-Lokayukts. It regulates investigations into allegations of corruption, abuse of position, improper motives, and unexplained wealth against public servants in the state. The law applies to key public officials, including state ministers, civil servants, officers of state corporations, government companies, and state university administrators, while excluding judges and public service commission members. It matters because it provides citizens with a formal mechanism to report government corruption, empowers an impartial authority to investigate official misconduct, and promotes integrity, transparency, and accountability across state governance.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Appointment of Lokayukt and Up-Lokayukt
- 4. Lokayukt or Up-Lokayukt to hold no other office
- 6. Removal of Lokayukt
- 7. Matters which may be enquired into by Lokayukt or Up-Lokayukt
- 8. Matter not subject to enquiry
- 9. Provisions relating to complaints
- 10. Procedure in respect of enquiry
- 11. Applicability of Evidence Act and Code of Criminal Procedure
- 12. Report of Lokayukt and Up-Lokayukt
- 13. Staff of Lokayukt and Up-Lokayukt
- 14. Secrecy of Information
- 15. Protection
- 16. Lokayukt to make suggestions
- 17. Power to make rules
- 18. Removal of doubts
- 19. Saving
- 20. Transfer of complaints pending before Vigilance Commissioner and prohibition to entertain complaints disposed of prior to commencement of this Act.
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