If the State Government feels that ·there ,Js need to take :immediate action against the Panchayat/District council or their elected representatives on one or more of the grounds of abuse of office, corruption, eec., :it should place the records before the Ombudsman for urgent investigation. In au such cases, the Ombudsman shaH send his report to the Governor in a specific period.
[ 9 ] 16 .. :Initiation of Pl'Osecutlon ..
- (1) tf, after an investigation or inquiry1 theOmbudsman finds that there iS a prima fade case against the accused invoMng acriminal offence, the Ombudsman may refer the complaint and the findings to acompetent authority With :recommendation to 1nitiate prosecution.
(2) The authority responsible, for initiating such Prosecution shall conduct a detailedenquiry if necessary and charge a case.
17 .. Disposals of complaints.- (1) The Ombudsman may consider and dispose ofcomplaints other than those invotvtng criminal offences, in the following manner, -
(a) award compensation to a citizen in case of loss or gne.rance;(b) order the recovery of loss caused to the PanchayatJDistrict Council fromthe person responsible;
(c) order the supply of omission or rectfffcation of defects due to Inaction;( d) order the recovery of loss from the accused faillng which., order reallsationthrough revenue recovery PfOCeedings;
(e) order other necessary remedial measures considering the facts andcircumstances of the case.
(2) Where the Ombudsman finds that the procedure or practk:e regarding theadministration of Panchayat/District COuncil gives room for complaint? it may givesuggestions to the State Government or the PanchayatJDistrict: Council raaong to themeasures for avokfing the rea.rrrence of such complaint
(3) The Ombudsman shall give annually a detailed report regarding the performanceof its functions under this Act to the State Government and the State Governmentshall lay It before the Legislative Assembay with an explanatory memorandum.
1& Report to be sent to Governor ..
- In case of complaints and grievancesregarding corruption and maladministration against the Panchayat/Disbict Council ingeneral and its elected, nominated and ex"'Offido fund:ionanes, the Ombudsmanshall send its report to the Governor.