The Manipur Rural Local Bodies Ombudsman Act, 2013
The Manipur Rural Local Bodies Ombudsman Act, 2013
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This Act establishes an Ombudsman to investigate allegations of corruption or maladministration within rural local government institutions in Manipur. It applies to Panchayati Raj institutions, Autonomous District Councils, and the officers or members working within them. The law aims to promote transparency, accountability, and fair administration by providing an independent body to examine grievances and handle misconduct, thereby strengthening democratic governance and public trust in local self-government.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Establishment and appointment of Ombudsman
- 4. Term of office and conditions of Service of the Ombudsman
- 5. Removal of Ombudsman
- 6. Staff of Ombudsman
- 7. Functions of the Ombudsman
- 8. Time limit for investigation of complaints
- 9. Powers of the Ombudsman
- 13. Existing cases to be transferred to Ombudsman
- 14. Power to investigate and recommend action in certain cases
- 15. State Government to place records before Ombudsman in certain cases
- 16. Initiation of Prosecution
- 17. Disposals of complaints
- 18. Report to be sent to Governor
- 19. Reasons for disagreement with the report to be placed in public domain
- 20. Power to make rules
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