Bare Act
The Madhya Pradesh Lok Aayukt evam Up Lok Aayukt Adhiniyam, 1981 tatha Uske Adheen Banaye Gaye Niyam
This legislation establishes an independent anti-corruption ombudsman framework in Madhya Pradesh by providing for the appointment of a Lokayukt and Up-Lokayukts. It regulates the procedure for inquiring into allegations of corruption, abuse of power, and holding disproportionate assets against public servants. The law applies to a wide range of public officials across the state, including Ministers, state government officers, heads of public sector undertakings, local bodies, and state universities. It matters because it creates an accessible legal mechanism for citizens to hold public officials accountable, deter administrative malpractices, and promote integrity and transparency across government bodies in the region.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Appointment of Lokayukt and Up-Lokayukt
- 4. Lokayukt or Up-Lokayukt to hold no other office
- 6. Removal of Lokayukt
- 7. Matters which may be enquired into by Lokayukt or Up-Lokayukt
- 8. Matter not subject to enquiry
- 9. Provisions relating to complaints
- 10. Procedure in respect of enquiry
- 11. Applicability of Evidence Act and Code of Criminal Procedure
- 12. Report of Lokayukt and Up-Lokayukt
- 13. Staff of Lokayukt and Up-Lokayukt
- 14. Secrecy of Information
- 15. Protection
- 16. Lokayukt to make suggestions
- 17. Power to make rules
- 18. Removal of doubts
- 19. Saving
- 20. Transfer of complaints pending before Vigilance Commissioner and prohibition to entertain complaints disposed of prior to commencement of this Act
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