(1) If the 23[Lokpal or the Up-Lokpal, as the case may be,]is satisfied after considering a complaint and after making such verification, as he deems appropriate -
(a) that he cannot make any inquiry in respect of the complaint by reason of the provision of 4[sub-section 3 of section 10]; or
(b) that the complaint is not made within the period as specified in sub-section 5[(1)] of section 10 and that there is no sufficient cause for entertaining the complaint; or
(c) that the complaint is frivolous or vexatious or is not made in good faith; or
(d) that there are no sufficient grounds for inquiring into the complaint;
1Substituted for words “Lokpal” by Punjab Act No. 22 of 2013, Section 8 2Omitted by Punjab Act No. 1 of 1998, Section 11 (i) 3Substituted for words “five thousand rupees” by Punjab Act No. 1 of 1998, Section 11 (ii) 4Substituted for words “sub-section (1) or (2) of section 10” by Punjab Act No. 1 of 1998, Section 12 (a) 5Substituted for brackets and figures “(3)” by Punjab Act No. 1 of 1998, Section 12 (b) Complaints.
Preliminary scrutiny of complaints by Lokpal or the Up-Lokpal.
the 1[Lokpal or the Up-Lokpal, as the case may be,]shall dismiss the complaint after recording his reasons thereof and communicate the same to the complainant and to the competent authority concerned.
(2) The procedure for verification in respect of a complaint under sub- section (1) shall be such, as the 28[Lokpal or the Up-Lokpal, as the case may be,] may deem appropriate in the circumstances of the case and in particular the 28[Lokpal or the Up-Lokpal, as the case may be,] may, if he deems it necessary to do so, call for the comments of the public man concerned.
(3) Any order affecting the rights of the person complained against shall be a speaking order.