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THE JAMMU AND KASHMIR OMBUDSMAN FOR PANCHAYATS ACT, 2014

Jammu and Kashmir

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 number
5 of 2014
Department
Rural Development and Panchayati Raj
Enacted
14 Mar 2014
In force from
14 Mar 2014

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20 sections

  1. Section 1Short title and commencement.
  2. Section 2Definitions.
  3. Section 3Appointment of Ombudsman.
  4. Section 4Term of office and conditions of service of Ombudsman.
  5. Section 5Removal of Ombudsman.
  6. Section 6Staff of the Ombudsman.
  7. Section 7Functions of the Ombudsman.
  8. Section 8Powers of the Ombudsman.
  9. Section 9Service of Government Departments.
  10. Section 10Provisions regarding complaints.
  11. Section 11Investigation.
  12. Section 12Enquiry.
  13. Section 13Existing cases to be transferred to Ombudsman.
  14. Section 14Initiation of prosecution.
  15. Section 15Interim recommendations.
  16. Section 16Disposal of complaints.
  17. Section 17Annual Report.
  18. Section 18Penalty for malafide complaint.
  19. Section 19Power to make rules.
  20. Section 20Power to remove difficulties.