Sikkim Lokayukta Act, 2012
Sikkim Lokayukta Act, 2012
The Sikkim Lokayukta Act, 2010, establishes an independent ombudsman institution, the Lokayukta, to investigate allegations of corruption and maladministration against public servants in Sikkim. It empowers the Lokayukta to inquire into complaints involving abuse of position, lack of integrity, or unjust administrative actions. The Act covers a wide range of officials, including Ministers, legislators, and government employees. By providing a mechanism for citizens to report misconduct, the Act promotes transparency and accountability in governance. It ensures that public grievances are addressed impartially, acting as a watchdog to maintain integrity within the state's administrative machinery and protecting citizens from official wrongdoing.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Appointment of Lokayukta
- 4. Lokayukta not to hold any other office
- 5. Term of Office and other conditions of service of Lokayukta
- 6. Provided further that the allowance and other conditions of service of the Lokayukta shall not be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment.
- 7. Matters which may be inquired or investigated by Lokayukta
- 8. Matters not subject to inquiry or investigation
- 9. Provisions relating to complaints
- 10. Procedure in respect of investigation
- 11. Provided further that the complaint made under the signature and seal of Lokayukta shall be deemed as formally proved and the evidence of Lokayukta shall not be necessary for the purpose.
- 12. Report of Lokayukta
- 13. Secrecy of Information
- 14. Intentional insult or interruption to, or bringing into disrepute to Lokayukta
- 15. Protections
- 16. Conferment of additional function on Lokayukta
- 17. Provided that such other functions or duties shall not be falling within the meaning of office of profit.
- 18. Infrastructure and Establishment
- 19. Power to make rules
- 20. Removal of doubts
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