The Delhi Lokayukta and Upalokayukta Act, 1995
The Delhi Lokayukta and Upalokayukta Act, 1995
The Delhi Lokayukta and Upalokayukta Act of 1995 establishes independent investigators to verify allegations of corruption, misconduct, and abuse of power in government. This regulation applies to senior public functionaries in Delhi, including the Chief Minister, cabinet ministers, members of the legislative assembly, and directors of state corporations. The law matters because it holds political and administrative leaders accountable, giving everyday citizens a formal legal path to challenge official wrongdoing. By promoting integrity and allowing independent inquiry, the Act strengthens transparency, protects public resources, and ensures that all government officials remain answerable to the citizens of the National Capital Territory.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement-
- 2. Definition.- In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires
- 3. Appointment of Lokayukta & Uplokayukta.- (1)For the purpose of conducting investigations and inquiries in accordance
- 4. Provided that nothing in this sub-section shall be construed to authorize the Lokayukta to question any finding, conclusion, recommendation of an Upalokayukta.
- 5. Duration of office and other conditions of service of Lokayukta and Upalokayukta.- (1) Every person appointed as
- 6. Removal of Lokayukta or Upalokayukta.- (1) The Lokayukta or Upalokayukta shall not be removed from his office except by
- 7. Matter which may be inquired into by Lokayukta or Uplokayukta- Subject to the provisions of this Act, on receiving complaints or other information or suo moto
- 8. Matter not subject to inquiry.- The Lokayukta or an Upalokayukta shall not inquire into any matter
- 9. Provisions relating to complaints.- (1) Every complaint involving an allegation shall be made in such form as may be
- 10. Procedure in respect of inquiry
- 11. Applicability of Evidence Act and Code of Criminal Procedure.- (1) The provisions of the Evidence Act, 1872 (1 of 1872)
- 12. Report of Lokayukta and Upalokayukta.- (1) If, after inquiry into the allegations, the Lokayukta or an Upalokayukta is
- 13. Staff of Lokayukta and Upalokayukta.- (1) The Government shall in consultation with the Lokayukta, provide officers and
- 14. Secrecy of Information.- (1) Any information obtained by the Lokayukta or the Upalokayukta or members of their staff in
- 15. Protection.- (1) No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall be against the Lokayukta or Upalokayukta or
- 16. Lokayukta to make suggestions
- 17. For the removal of doubts it is hereby declared that nothing in this Act shall be construed to authorize the Lokayukta or an Upalokayukta to inquire into an allegation against -
- 19. Power to Delegate
- 20. Powers to make Rules.- (1) The Lieutenant Governor may, by notification in the official Gazette and subject to the
- 21. Power of Lt. Governor to remove difficulties
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