Section 23: Provision relating to inquiry and investigation
The Bihar Lokayukta Act, 2011State Act of Bihar · Act 22 of 2011
(1) The Lokayukta, on receipt of a complaint, may cause preliminary inquiry or investigation to ascertain whether there exists a prima facie case for proceeding in the matter.
(2) Every preliminary inquiry or preliminary investigation referred to in sub section (1) shall ordinarily be completed within a period of thirty days and for reasons to be recorded to writing, within a period of three months from the date of receipt of complaint.
(3) Upon completion of the preliminary investigation, the investigating authority shall submit its report to the Chairperson.