Complaints and Penalties

Every complaint Involving an allegation shall be made In such formas may be prescribed and shall be ^bmpanied by a deposit of Rs. 20,000 (Five hundred rupees). The complainant shall also swear an affidavit In such form as may be prescribed before any office authorized by the Lokayukta In this behalf. Not withstanding anything contained In Section 10 or any other provlslonof this Act, every person who Will fully or maliciously makes any falsecomplaint under this Act,shall, on conviction, be punished with rigorous imprisonment which may extend to three years or with f ne which mayextend to five thousand rupees orwith both and the court may order that out of the amount of fine such sum as it may deem fit be paid by way of compensation to the person against whom such complaint was made. Provided that no court shall take cognizance ot an offence punishable under this section except on a complaint made by or under the authority of the Lqkayukta or Upalokayukta, as the case may be; Provided further that the complaint made under the signature and seal of Lokayukta or Upalokayukta shall be deemed as formally proved and the evidence of Lokayukta and Upalokayukta shall not be necessary for the purpose.