Limitations
The Lokayukta or an Upa-Lokayukta, is not authorised to investigate any complaint of grievance, if the complaint is made after the expiry of twelve months from the date on which the action complained against becomes known to the complainant and in case of any complaint involving an allegation after expiry of five years from the date on which the action complained against alleged to have taken place.
Provided that the Lokayukta or Upa-Lokayukta may entertain such a complaint if the complainant satisfies that he/she has sufficient cause for not making such complaint within the period of limitation.
