Reports of Lokayukta

Reports of Lokayukta

1. (1) If, after investigation into a complaint, the Lokayukta is satisfied that the allegation made in the complaint is substantiated, either wholly or partly, he shall communicate his findings and recommendations along with the relevant documents, materials and other evidence to the competent authority.
2. (2) The competent authority shall examine the report forwarded to it under sub-section
3. (1) and intimate within three months of the date of receipt of the report, the Lokayukta the action taken or proposed to be taken on the basis of the report.
4. (3) If the Lokayukta is satisfied with the action taken or proposed to be taken on the basis of his report, he shall inform the complainant accordingly and the case shall be closed.
5. (4) If the Lokayukta is not satisfied with the action taken or proposed to be taken, he may make a special report upon the case to the Governor and also inform the complainant thereof.
6. (5) The Lokayukta shall present annually a consolidated report on the performance of his functions under this Act to the Governor.
7. (6) On receipt of a special report under sub-section
8. (4) or the annual report under sub-section (5), the Governor shall cause a copy thereof together with an explanatory memorandum to be laid before the Legislative Assembly of the State.