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Section 16: Disposal of complaints.

The Jammu and Kashmir Ombudsman for Panchayats Act, 2014Union territory Act of Jammu and Kashmir · Act 5 of 2014

(1) The Ombudsman may consider and dispose of complaints other than those involving criminal offences, in the following manner :––

(i) award of compensation, to a citizen in case of loss or grievance ;

(ii) order the recovery of loss caused to the Panchayat from the person responsible ;

(iii) order to make good any omission or rectification of defects due to inaction ;

(iv) order the recovery of loss from the accused failing which, direct the recovery of such loss as arrears of land revenue ; and

(v) order other necessary remedial measures considering the facts and circumstances of the case.

(2) Where the Ombudsman finds that the procedure or practice regarding the administration of Panchayat gives room for complaint, it may give suggestions to the Government or the Panchayat relating to the measures for avoiding the recurrence of such complaint.

Where this provision sits

ActThe Jammu and Kashmir Ombudsman for Panchayats Act, 2014
Section16
Marginal noteDisposal of complaints.
JurisdictionUnion territory of Jammu and Kashmir
StatusIn force as published by the source

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