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Section 21. Persons likely to be prejudicially affected to be heard.
THE ODISHA LOKAYUKTA ACT, 2014
Act no. 12 of 20182018In forceOdisha (State Act)
21. If, at any stage of the proceeding, the Lokayukta— (a) considers it necessary to inquire into the conduct of any person other than the accused; or (b) is of opinion that the reputation of any person other than an accused is likely to be prejudicially affected by the preliminary inquiry, it shall give to that person a reasonable opportunity of being heard in the preliminary inquiry and to produce evidence in his defence, consistent with the principles of natural justice.