Matters not subject to investigation

Matters not subject to investigation.—

1. (1) Except as hereinafter provided, the Lokayukta shall not conduct any investigation under this Act in the case of a complaint involving an allegation in respect of,—
   • (a) any action in respect of which a formal and public inquiry has been ordered by the Government with the prior concurrence of the Lokayukta;
   • (b) any action in respect of a matter which has been referred for inquiry under the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952;
   • (c) any action which relates to the enforcement of law or prevention or detection of crime or investigation or prosecution of offences, other than cases of corruption;
   • (d) any action relating to commercial transaction of the Government or any body;
   • (e) the grant of honours and awards;
   • (f) any action in respect of which a remedy is available before any court or a tribunal or any other authority and where the Lokayukta has reason to believe that the complainant has not availed of such remedy.
2. (2) The Lokayukta shall not investigate any action,—
   • (a) in respect of which a formal complaint has been made to it after the expiry of five years from the date on which the action complained against is alleged to have taken place;
   • (b) in respect of any person who is or has been a Member of either House of Parliament or of the State Legislature or a local authority, if the complaint does not contain an allegation to the effect that such person has abused his position or power or has acted in a corrupt manner.