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THE MANIPUR MUNICIPALITY OMBUDSMAN ACT, 2013

The Manipur Municipality Ombudsman Act, 2013

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The Manipur Municipality Ombudsman Act, 2013, establishes an independent authority to investigate allegations of corruption and maladministration within urban local bodies in Manipur. It applies to elected municipal members, officials, and employees. The Act empowers the Ombudsman to conduct inquiries, order compensation for aggrieved citizens, recover misappropriated public funds, and rectify administrative failures. By providing a mechanism to hold municipal functionaries accountable, the Act ensures transparency and efficiency in local governance. It serves as a grievance redressal forum for citizens facing injustice or negligence from municipal authorities, offering a pathway to justice outside the traditional court system.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  3. 2. Definitions
  4. 3. Appointment of Ombudsman
  5. 5. Removal
  6. 6. Staff of the ombudsman
  7. 7. Functions of the Ombudsman
  8. 8. Powers of the Ombudsman
  9. 9. Staff of the Department
  10. 10. Investigation
  11. 11. Enquiry
  12. 12. Existing cases to be transferred to Ombudsman
  13. 13. Initiation of Action
  14. 14. Disposal of complaints
  15. 15. Powers to make rules

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