Under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, the Lokpal on receipt of a complaint, if it decides to…
The Lokpal may order a preliminary inquiry to determine whether a prima facie case exists, or order an investigation where such a case exists. These are the two routes…
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Under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, the Lokpal on receipt of a complaint, if it decides to proceed further,
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The Lokpal may order a preliminary inquiry to determine whether a prima facie case exists, or order an investigation where such a case exists. These are the two routes stated in Section 20(1). The claim that complaints cannot be referred to the Central Vigilance Commission is incorrect: the proviso expressly provides for referral of specified complaints.
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