The Himachal Pradesh Lokayukta Act, 1983
The Himachal Pradesh Lokayukta Act, 1983
The Himachal Pradesh Lokayukta Act, 1983, establishes an independent ombudsman, the Lokayukta, to investigate allegations of corruption, misconduct, or maladministration against public servants in the state. It empowers this authority to conduct inquiries, summon witnesses, and even perform searches and seizures to uncover wrongdoing. The Act ensures accountability by providing a mechanism for citizens to file complaints against officials, while also protecting the Lokayukta’s independence. It is a tool for ordinary citizens to seek redress against administrative abuse, ensuring that those in positions of power remain answerable for their actions and that public trust is maintained through transparent, impartial investigation.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Addition of new section
- 3. Vesting of minerals in State Government
- 4. Section 4
- 5. Term of office and other conditions of service of Lokayukta
- 6. Amendment of Second Schedule
- 7. Code of Civil Procedure to apply to proceedings before civil courts
- 8. Subject to the provisions of this Act on receiving a complaint the Lokayukta may proceed to enquire into the allegations made against a public servant.
- 9. Provisions relating to complaints
- 10. Procedure in respect of inquiry
- 11. Evidence
- 12. Reports of Lokayukta
- 13. Staff of Lokayukta
- 14. Secrecy of information
- 15. Protection
- 16. Power to make rules
- 17. Removal of doubts
- 18. Savings
- 19. Power to recall complaints pending before the Director of Vigilance
- 20. Repeal and savings
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