Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 · Chapter XV: Miscellaneous
Section 53: Limitation to apply in certain cases
The Lokpal shall not inquire or investigate into any complaint, if the complaint is made after the expiry of a period of seven years from the date on which the offence mentioned in such complaint is alleged to have been committed.
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