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+====== Module 03 — After filing — investigation, hearing, follow-up ======
+{{ :social:auto:lokayukta-module-03.png?direct&1200 |Lokayukta Procedure for Citizens Module 03}}
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+**Quick Reply:** Lokayukta Procedure for Citizens — Module 03: After filing — investigation, hearing, follow-up. Navigate the investigation phase and follow up effectively.
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+**Goal:** Navigate the investigation phase and follow up effectively.
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+===== Investigation timeline =====
+Lokayukta investigations typically take 6-18 months. Phases:
+  - **Preliminary inquiry** (1-3 months): is there a prima facie case?
+  - **Formal investigation** (3-12 months): gather records, examine witnesses, hear respondent
+  - **Report** (1-3 months): findings + recommendations
+Delay is the norm. Six months is fast; 2 years is not unusual.
+===== Your role during investigation =====
+  - **Provide additional documents** when asked (don't volunteer; respond to written requests).
+  - **Attend hearings** if summoned (rare for complainants).
+  - **Don't approach the respondent** — that compromises the investigation.
+  - **Keep records of communications** with the Lokayukta office.
+  - **File RTIs to the Lokayukta** for status updates after 90 days of silence (it's legally allowed).
+===== Lokayukta's powers =====
+Under most state Acts, the Lokayukta has:
+  - Power of a civil court (summons, examine on oath, require document production)
+  - Power to refer for prosecution to relevant agency
+  - Power to recommend disciplinary action to the appointing authority
+  - Power to publish findings (in many states)
+What Lokayukta CANNOT do directly: pass binding orders for compensation. But the recommendation, if accepted, is acted upon.
+===== What happens after the report =====
+Lokayukta sends report to:
+  - The respondent's appointing authority (usually CM or Governor)
+  - The complainant (in summary form)
+  - Made public (in many states)
+Appointing authority must take action within a stipulated time (90-180 days). If not — complainant can:
+  - File RTI for status
+  - File PIL in HC for non-implementation
+  - Approach the press
+===== Follow-up + escalation =====
+  - **At 6 months from filing**: if no acknowledgement, send a status query (registered post).
+  - **At 12 months**: file RTI under §6(1) to Lokayukta office for status.
+  - **At 18 months**: write to the Governor / CM with the file number.
+  - **At 24 months without report**: consider HC writ for mandamus.
+  - **After report — no action**: file PIL in HC for implementation.
+===== ✅ Quiz =====
+Quiz available from your [[:courses:lokayukta:app|course dashboard]].
+===== Next =====
+  * [[:courses:lokayukta:start|← Course overview]]
+  * Next: [[:courses:lokayukta:final]]
+//Last reviewed: 24 April 2026.//
+{{tag>course lokayukta module-03}}