Reports of Lokayukta

Reports of Lokayukta.

1. (1) If, after investigation of any allegation in respect of any action, the Lokayukta is satisfied that such allegation is substantiated either wholly or partly, he shall make a report in writing communicating 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 or cause to be intimated to 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 under sub-section (1), he shall close the case under information to the complainant, if any, the Competent Authority and the public servant concerned.
5. (4) If the Lokayukta is not so satisfied, he may make such comments in his annual report or a special report as he may deem fit in the public interest.
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 report under sub-section (5), the Governor shall cause a copy thereof together with an explanatory memorandum to be laid before the State Legislature.
8. (7) Subject to the provisions of the proviso to sub-section
9. (2) of section 7, the Lokayukta may, at his discretion, make available from time to time the substance of cases closed or otherwise disposed of by him, which may appear to him to be of general public importance, in such form and in such manner as he may deem fit.