THE KERALA LOK AYUKTA ACT, 1999
The Kerala Lok Ayukta Act, 1999
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This Act establishes a Lok Ayukta, an ombudsman body, to investigate complaints of corruption, mal-administration, and abuse of power by public officials in Kerala. It applies to the Chief Minister, Ministers, Members of the Legislative Assembly, government servants, and members of local authorities. The law aims to ensure accountability and integrity in the state administration by providing a formal mechanism for citizens to seek redress against unfair or corrupt actions taken by public servants. By addressing grievances and preventing misconduct, it seeks to maintain public trust in the government and uphold the rule of law.
- 1. Short title and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Appointment of Lok Ayukta and Upa-Lok Ayuktas
- 4. Lok Ayukta or Upa-Lok Ayukta not to hold any other office
- 5. Term of office and other conditions of service of Lok Ayukta and Upa-Lok Ayukta
- 6. Removal of Lok Ayukta or Upa-Lok Ayukta
- 7. Matters which may be investigated by the Lok Ayukta and the Upa-Lok Ayuktas
- 8. Matters not subject to investigation
- 9. Provisions relating to complaints and investigations
- 10. Issue of search warrant etc.
- 11. Evidence
- 12. Reports of Lok Ayukta etc.
- 13. Payment of compensation
- 14. Public Servent to vacate office if directed by Lok Ayukta etc.
- 15. Initiation of Prosecution
- 16. Staff of Lok Ayukta, etc.
- 17. Secrecy of information
- 18. Intentional insult or interruption to, or bringing into disrepute to the Lok Ayukta or an Upa-Lok Ayukta
- 19. Power to punish for contempt
- 20. Protection of action taken in good faith
- 21. Prosecution for false complaint
- 22. Public servants to submit property statement.
- 23. Power to make rules.
- 24. Removal of doubts.
- 25. Power to remove difficulties.
- 26. Repeal and saving.
- First Schedule. First Schedule
- Second Schedule. Second Schedule
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