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Section 32

The Odisha Lokayukta Act, 2014State Act of Odisha · Act 12 of 2018

(1) Where the Lokayukta, while making a preliminary inquiry into allegations of corruption, is prima facie satisfied, on the basis of evidence available that the continuance of the public servant, referred to in clauses

(e) to (h) of sub-section (1) of section 14, in his post is likely to affect such preliminary inquiry adversely or is likely to destroy, or in any way tamper with, the evidence or influence witnesses, then, the Lokayukta may recommend to the Government for transfer or suspension of such public servant till such period as may be specified in the order.

(2) The Government shall ordinarily accept the recommendation of the Lokayukta made under sub-section (1), except for the reasons to be recorded in writing in a case where it is not feasible for administrative reasons.

33. The Lokayukta may, in discharge of its functions under this Act, issue appropriate directions to a public servant entrusted with the preparation or custody of any document or record—

(a) to protect such document or record from destruction or damage; or

(b) to prevent the public servant from altering or secreting such document or record; or Confiscation of assets, proceeds, receipts and benefits arisen or procured by means of corruption in special circumstances.

Power of Lokayukta to recommend transfer or suspension of public servant connected with allegation of corruption.

Power of the Lokayukta to give directions to prevent destruction of records during preliminary inquiry.

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(c) to prevent the public servant from transferring or alienating any assets allegedly acquired by him through corrupt means.

34. The Lokayukta may, by general or special order in writing and subject to such conditions and limitations as may be specified therein, direct that any administrative or financial power conferred on it may also be exercised or discharged by such of its Members or officers or employees as may be specified in the order.

CHAPTER -IX SPECIAL COURTS

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ActThe Odisha Lokayukta Act, 2014
Section32
JurisdictionState of Odisha
StatusIn force as published by the source

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