Bare Act
The Tripura Lokayukta Act, 2008
The Tripura Lokayukta Act, 2008 establishes an independent anti-corruption ombudsman, known as the Lokayukta, for the state of Tripura. It regulates the investigation and inquiry into allegations of corrupt practices, financial impropriety, and abuse of power against public functionaries and public servants. This includes high-ranking leaders such as the Chief Minister, state ministers, members of the legislative assembly, local government officials, and state public servants. The law provides a structured framework for citizens to submit grievances and corruption complaints. By holding public authorities accountable and penalizing both corruption and false complaints, the Act strengthens governance, transparency, and public trust in administration.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Appointment of Lokayukta
- 4. Office
- 5. Term of office of Lokayukta
- 6. Removal of Lokayukta
- 7. Matters which may be investigated by Lokayukta
- 8. Matters not subject to investigation by Lokayukta. and limitation thereof
- 9. Procedure for investigation or enquiry against public servant
- 10. Provision relating to complaints
- 11. Procedure in respect of investigation
- 12. Evidence
- 13. Reports of Lokayukta
- 14. Annual Reports of Lokayukta
- 15. Prosecution for false complaint
- 16. Staff of Lokayukta
- 17. Secrecy of information
- 18. Intentional insult or interruption to, or bringing into disrepute Lokayukta.
- 19. Protection of action taken in good faith
- 20. Conditions of appointment of Lokayukta
- 21. Conferment of additional functions on Lokayukta
- 22. Power of State Government to make rules
- 23. Power of Lokayukta to make regulations
- 24. Removal of doubts
- 2(13). Definition of Public Servant
- 3(1) proviso. Selection Committee Meeting
- 3(2). Qualification for appointment
- 5(1). Term of Office
- 13(3). Admissibility of Report
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