September 12, 2026

Section 18 – Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act: Power of Chairperson to Transfer Cases

The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 — back to Table of Contents

Section 18. Power of Chairperson to transfer cases.—

On an application for transfer made by the complainant or the public servant, the Chairperson, after giving an opportunity of being heard to the complainant or the public servant, as the case may be, may transfer any case pending before one bench for disposal to any other bench.