Validation of act or proceeding

In force Act 22 of 2011 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 22 of 2011

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Section 22 of the Bihar Lokayukta Act, 2011 deals with validation of act or proceeding. No act or proceeding of the Lokayukta shall be invalid merely by reason of- (a) any vacancy in, or any defect in constitution of Lokayukta.

No act or proceeding of the Lokayukta shall be invalid merely by reason of- (a) any vacancy in, or any defect in constitution of Lokayukta.
(b) any defect in the appointment of the person acting as member of Lokayukta or (c) any irregularity not affecting the merits of the case. CHAPTER VII PROCEDURE IN RESPECT OF INQUIRY AND INVESTIGATION
Section 22, The Bihar Lokayukta Act, 2011 (Act 22 of 2011).

Questions about Section 22

What does Section 22 of the Bihar Lokayukta Act deal with?

Section 22 of the Bihar Lokayukta Act is headed "Validation of act or proceeding". No act or proceeding of the Lokayukta shall be invalid merely by reason of- (a) any vacancy in, or any defect in constitution of Lokayukta.

How do I find court cases under Section 22 of the Bihar Lokayukta Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Bihar Lokayukta Act 2011 22, section 22 Bihar Lokayukta Act 2011, section 22 of the Bihar Lokayukta Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was the Bihar Lokayukta Act enacted?

Bihar Lokayukta Act was enacted in 2011 as Act 22 of 2011. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

2. Definitions892 words
4. Appointment of Chairperson and other Members and Selection Committee638 words
16. Jurisdiction of Lokayukta503 words
18. Constitution of benches of Lokayukta449 words
7. Removal of Chairperson and other Member of Lokayukta386 words
29. Provisions relating to complaints336 words

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