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Section 26

The Sikkim Lokayukta Act,2014State Act of Sikkim · Act 6 of 2014

(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 13, in his post is likely to affect such preliminary inquiry adversely or is likely to destroy, or in any way t?mpeJ 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.

27. The Lokayuk'ta may, in discharge of its functions under this Act, issue aoorooriate direction 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

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

28. 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 the Secretary to the Lokayukta.

CHAPTER-IX SPECIAL COURTS

29. Special Judge appointed under sub-section (1) of section 3 of the Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 shall be the Special Court under this Act.

CHAPTER-X COMPLAINTS AGAINST CHAIRPERSON, MEMBERS AND OFFICIALS OF THE LOKAYUKTA

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ActThe Sikkim Lokayukta Act,2014
Section26
JurisdictionState of Sikkim
StatusIn force as published by the source

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