The Kerala Public Men (Prevention of Corruption) Act, 1983
The Kerala Public Men (Prevention of Corruption) Act, 1983
The Kerala Public Men Prevention of Corruption Act, 1983, establishes an independent three-member commission to investigate corruption allegations in the Indian state of Kerala. It applies to public figures, including the Chief Minister, ministers, state legislators, local authority chairpersons, and trade union or political party leaders. The law defines corruption as accepting unauthorized payments, abusing power for personal gain, or violating statutory rules. This act matters because it promotes democratic accountability and transparency, creating a legal pathway for citizens to file petitions so that high-ranking officials face investigation and prosecution for abusing their public offices.
Chapter 1 PRELIMINARY →
- 1Short title, extent and commencement.
- 2Definitions.
- 3Definition of corruption.
- 4Constitution of Commission.
- 5Conditions of service of Commissioner.
- 6Oath of Office.
- 7Staff of Commission.
- 8Petition for initiating proceedings.
- 9Commission not to initiate proceedings in certain cases.
- 10Preliminary Investigation.
- 11Result of preliminary investigation and further action.
- 12Reports of Commission.
- 13Public man to vacate office if directed by Commission.
- 14Costs.
- 15Powers of Commission and Officers.
- 16Power of Commission to call for special property statements.
- 17Statements made to the Commission.
- 18Secrecy of information.
- 19Protection of action taken under the Act.
- 20Power of Commission to try certain offences summarily.
- 21Power to delegate.
- 22Bar to inquiries.
- 23Disposal of deposit.
- 24Pendency of case not to bar proceedings under this Act.
- 25Intentional insult, etc., to the Commission.
- 26False allegations of corruption to be punishable.
- 27Power to make rules.
- 28Power to remove difficulties.
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