The Ombudsman Act, 1980

( ACT NO. XV OF 1980 )

[ 9th April, 1980 ]
An Act to provide for the establishment of the office of Ombudsman and to define his powers and functions.

 
 
 
WHEREAS it is expedient to provide for the establishment of the office of Ombudsman and to define his powers and functions and to provide for matters connected therewith;
 
 
 
 
It is hereby enacted as follows:-
 

CONTENTS

SECTIONS

1. Short title and commencement

2. Definitions

3. Establishment of office of Ombudsman

4. Term of office of Ombudsman

5. Remuneration, etc. of Ombudsman

6. Functions of Ombudsman

7. Procedure in respect of investigations

8. Evidence

9. Reports of Ombudsman

10. Staff of Ombudsman

11. Power of entry

12. Restriction of publication of proceedings

13. Power of Ombudsman to punish any person for obstruction

14. Delegation of powers

15. Exemption

16. Immunities

17. Power to make rules

18. Savings