The Orissa Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 1995
The Orissa Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 1995
The Orissa Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 1995, establishes an independent ombudsman system in Odisha to combat corruption and administrative misconduct. It empowers the Lokpal and Lokayuktas to investigate complaints against public servants, including Ministers and high-ranking officials. The Act provides a mechanism for citizens to report grievances or allegations of wrongdoing, ensuring accountability in governance. By granting investigative powers similar to a civil court, the institution acts as a watchdog to ensure transparency. It applies to most public servants, though it explicitly excludes judicial officers and certain constitutional authorities, providing a structured pathway for redressing public grievances against state administration.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Amendment of Second Schedule
- 3. Appointment of Lokpal and Lokayuktas
- 4. Provided that nothing in this sub-section shall be construed to authorise the Lokpal to question any finding, conclusion or recommendation of Lokayukta.
- 5. Term of office and other conditions of service of Lokpal and Lokayukta
- 6. Provided further that the allowance and other conditions of service of the Lokpal or Lokayukta shall not be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment.
- 7. Matters which may be investigated by Lokpal or Lokayukta
- 8. Matters not subject to investigation
- 9. Provisions relating to complaints
- 10. Procedure in respect of investigation
- 11. Evidence
- 12. Report of Lokpal and Lokayuktas
- 13. Report of Lokpal against the Chief Minister
- 14. Staff of Lokpal and Lokayuktas
- 15. Secrecy information
- 16. Intentional insult or interruption to, or bringing into disrepute, Lokpal or Lokayukta
- 17. Protection
- 18. Conferment of additional functions on Lokpal and Lokayuktas
- 19. Power to delegate
- 20. Power to make rules
- 21. Removal of doubts
- 22. Savings
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