Powers of Lokayukta to recommend transfer or suspension of public servant connected with allegation of corruption.

<span style="margin-left:15px;"></span>(<i>1</i>) Where the Lokayukta, while making a preliminary inquiry into allegations of corruption, is <i>prima facie</i> satisfied, on the basis of evidence available, that-<br> <span style="margin-left:15px;"></span><span style="margin-left:15px;"></span>(<i>a</i>) the continuance of the public servant referred to in clause (<i>e</i>) or (<i>f</i>) or (<i>g</i>) of sub-section (<i>1</i>) of section 12 in his post while conducting the preliminary inquiry is likely to affect such preliminary inquiry adversely; or<br> <span style="margin-left:15px;"></span><span style="margin-left:15px;"></span><i>(b)</i> the public servant referred to in clause (<i>a</i>) is likely to destroy or in any way tamper with the evidence or influence witnesses,<br> <span style="margin-left:15px;"></span>then, the Lokayukta may recommend to the State Government for transfer or suspension of such public servant from the post held by him till such period as may be specified in the order.<br> <span style="margin-left:15px;"></span>(<i>2</i>) The State Government shall ordinarily accept the recommendation of the Lokayukta made under sub-section (<i>1</i>), except for the reasons to be recorded in writing, in a case where it is not feasible for administrative reasons. <br>