Rakesh Kumar Paul vs State Of Assam on 16 August, 2017
Equivalent citations: AIR 2017
Orissa High Court
and retired on 5.11.1980. He was appointed as Lokpal on 17.8.1989 under
Section 3 of the Orissa Lokpal and Lokayukta ... referred to as 'the Act']. Prior to his appointment as Lokpal, he had also
functioned as the Chairman of the Commission of Enquiry
Chief Justice of the
Orissa High Court was appointed as the Lokpal under the Orissa Lokpal
and Lokayuktas Act, 1970 . The said enactment was repealed ... Orissa Lokpal and Lokayuktas (Repeal) Ordinance, 1992 which came into
effect on 16.7.1992. He ceased to hold the office of Lokpal. The
said Ordinance
section (1). (c) on a reference made by the Lokpal under proviso to sub-section (1) of section 20 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas
that the functions of the Karnataka Lokayukta are identical to
that of Lokpal of Orissa and that the principle laid down in that judgment
would ... dealing with complaints
against Ministers and Secretaries to Government may be designated
“Lokpal” and the other authorities at the Centre and in the States
empowered
Consultation' as
contemplated under Section 3(1) of the Orissa Lokpal and Lokayuktas
Act, 1995 (hereinafter referred to as 'the Act')? Proviso ... Section
3(1) of the Act prescribes that the Government shall appoint Lokpal
after consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court of Orissa
Section 44 in The Lokpal And Lokayuktas Act, 2013
44. Declaration of assets.—
On and from the date of commencement of this Act, every public
Section 20 in The Lokpal And Lokayuktas Act, 2013
20. Provisions relating to complaints and preliminary inquiry and investigation.—
(1) The Lokpal on receipt ... Police Establishment) when there exists a prima facie case: Provided that the Lokpal shall if it has decided to proceed with the preliminary inquiry
Section 2 in The Lokpal And Lokayuktas Act, 2013
2. Definitions.—
(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (a) "bench" means a bench ... Lokpal; (b) "Chairperson" means the Chairperson of the Lokpal; (c) "competent authority", in relation to— (i) the Prime Minister, means the House of the People
Section 14 in The Lokpal And Lokayuktas Act, 2013
14. Jurisdiction of Lokpal to include Prime Minister, Ministers, members of Parliament, Groups ... Central Government.—
(1) Subject to the other provisions of this Act, the Lokpal shall inquire or cause an inquiry to be conducted into any matter