JKOP ActJammu and Kashmir2014
Jammu and Kashmir Ombudsman for Panchayats Act, 2014
An Act to establish Ombudsman for Panchayats for the purpose of investigating charges of corruption or maladministration in Panchayati Raj Institutions in the 1Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Act No. 5 of 2014
- Sections
- 20
- Classified offences
- 1
Contents
- 1Short title and commencement
- 2Definitions
- 3Appointment of Ombudsman
- 4Term of office and conditions of service of Ombudsman
- 5Removal of Ombudsman
- 6Staff of the Ombudsman
- 7Functions of the Ombudsman
- 8Powers of the Ombudsman
- 9Service of Government Departments
- 10Provisions regarding complaints
- 11Investigation
- 12Enquiry
- 13Existing cases to be transferred to Ombudsman
- 14Initiation of prosecution
- 15Interim recommendations
- 16Disposal of complaints
- 17Annual Report
- 18Penalty for malafide complaint
- 19Power to make rules
- 20Power to remove difficulties
