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The Jammu and Kashmir Accountability Commission Act, 2002

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The Jammu and Kashmir Accountability Commission Act, 2002, establishes an independent body to investigate allegations of corruption, nepotism, and maladministration against public functionaries in the state. This includes high-ranking officials such as the Chief Minister, Ministers, legislators, and senior civil servants. The Act empowers the Commission to conduct inquiries, summon witnesses, and inspect government records to ensure transparency. By providing a formal mechanism for citizens to report misconduct, the law aims to hold those in power accountable for their actions. It serves as a check on administrative power, ensuring that public duties are performed with integrity and fairness.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Establishment of Accountability Commission
  4. 4. Appointment of Chairperson and Members
  5. 5. Chairperson and Members to be ineligible to hold other offices
  6. 6. Term of office and other conditions of service of Chairperson and Members
  7. 7. Provided further that the salary, allowances and other conditions of service of, the Chairperson or a Member shall not be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment.
  8. 8. Member to act as Chairperson or to discharge his functions in certain circumstances
  9. 9. Jurisdiction of Accountability Commission
  10. 10. Matters not subject to jurisdiction of Accountability Commission
  11. 11. Provisions relating to complaints
  12. 12. Preliminary scrutiny of complaints by Accountability Commission
  13. 13. Procedure in respect of inquiries
  14. 14. Evidence
  15. 15. Search and seizure
  16. 16. Interim recommendations
  17. 17. Power of inspection
  18. 18. Secrecy of preliminary inquiry or investigation
  19. 19. Secrecy of information
  20. 20. Power to punish for contempt
  21. 21. Reports of Accountability Commission
  22. 22. Intentional insult or interruption to Accountability Commission
  23. 23. Power of Accountability Commission to try certain offences
  24. 24. Penalty for malafide complaint
  25. 25. Provided that this shall not debar the public functionary to pursue any other remedy or relief under any law against the complaint.
  26. 26. Utilisation of services of other persons
  27. 27. Persons likely to be prejudicially affected to be heard
  28. 28. Provided that nothing in this section shall apply where the credit of a witness is being impeached.
  29. 29. Power to delegate
  30. 30. Power of the Government to make rules
  31. 31. Power of Accountability Commission to make Regulations
  32. I. Oath of office

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