Provisions relating to complaints

Provisions relating to complaints.—

1. (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, any person may make a complaint under this Act to the Lokayukta: Provided that in the case of a complaint against a public man who is or was a Minister or a Secretary, the complaint shall be accompanied by a memorandum of facts and an affidavit to support the allegation contained in the complaint.
2. (2) Every complaint shall be made in such form and shall be accompanied by such affidavits as may be prescribed.
3. (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other enactment for the time being in force, any informant may make a complaint under this Act.
4. (4) Every complaint shall be accompanied by a deposit of rupees five hundred in cash or by demand draft in favour of the Lokayukta by way of security for ensuring that the complaint is not frivolous or vexatious, which shall be refunded to the complainant if the complaint is not found to be frivolous or vexatious: