In any appeal proceedings, the burden of proof to establish the non-redressal of complaint shall be on the Grievance Redressal Officer who denied the request.

Where Grievance complained of is a result of corrupt practices 14. Where it appears to the Appellate Authority that the grievance complained of is prima facie indicative or representative of a corrupt act or practice in terms of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 on the part of the individual officer of the public authority complained against, then it shall record in writing such evidence as may be found in support of such conclusion and shall in writing refer the same to the appropriate authority.