In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires, -
(a) “Act” means the Meghalaya Lokayukta Act, 2014(Act No. 4 of 2014);
(b) “Complaint” means a complaint made under Section 20 of the Act;
(c) “Inquiry” means an open inquiry conducted on the basis of material, information or documents collected, etc., and where statements are recorded from witnesses and suspect officers;
(d) “Governor” means the Governor of Meghalaya;
(e) “Preliminary inquiry” means a discreet inquiry conducted on the basis of material, information or documents collected;
(f) “Schedule” means a Schedule appended to these rules;
(g) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Meghalaya Lokayukta;
(h) “State Government” means the Government of Meghalaya; and
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(i) “Staff of the Lokayukta” means the officers and employees of the Meghalaya Lokayukta;