The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013
Chapter IV Prosecution Wing
12. Prosecution Wing.
1. The
Lokpal shall, by notification, constitute a Prosecution Wing headed by the
Director of Prosecution for the purpose of prosecution of public servants in
relation to any complaint by the Lokpal under this Act:
Provided that till such time the Prosecution Wing is constituted
by the Lokpal, the Central Government shall make available such number of
officers and other staff from its Ministries or Departments, as may be required
by the Lokpal, for conducting prosecution under this Act.
2. The
Director of Prosecution shall, after having been so directed by the Lokpal,
file a case in accordance with the findings of investigation report, before the
Special Court and take all necessary steps in respect of the prosecution of
public servants in relation to any offence punishable under the Prevention of
Corruption Act, 1988.
3. The
case under sub-section (2 ), shall be deemed to be a report, filed on
completion of investigation, referred to in section 173 of the Code of Criminal
Procedure, 1973.