steps that it is proposed to take to give effect to his recommendations; and he shall
also send a copy of his report and recommendations to the Prime Minister and to
any Minister concerned.
(3)
101.
Where within a reasonable time after the report is made no action is taken which
seems to the Ombudsman to be adequate and appropriate, the Ombudsman, if he
thinks fit, after considering any comments made by or on behalf of any department,
authority, body or person affected, may send a copy of the report and
recommendations to the Prime Minister and to any Minister concerned, and may
thereafter make such further report to the Assembly on the matter as he thinks fit.
Discharge of functions of Ombudsman
(1)
In the discharge of his functions, the Ombudsman shall not be subject to the
direction or control of any other person or authority and no proceedings of the
Ombudsman shall be called in question in any court of law.
(2)
In determining whether to initiate, to continue or discontinue an investigation under
section 97, the Ombudsman shall act in accordance with his own discretion, and
any question whether a complaint is duly made for the purposes of that section
shall be determined by the Ombudsman.
(3)
The Ombudsman shall make an annual report to the President concerning the
discharge of his functions, which shall be laid before the Assembly.
Amended by [Act No. 48 of 1991]; [Act No. 31 of 2000]
102.
Supplementary and ancillary provision
There shall be such provision as may be prescribed for such supplementary and ancillary
matters as may appear necessary or expedient in consequence of any of the provisions of
this Chapter, including (without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power) provision
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102A.
(a)
for the procedure to be observed by the Ombudsman in performing his functions;
(b)
for the manner in which complaints under section 97 may be made (including a
requirement that such complaints should be transmitted to the Ombudsman through
the intermediary of a member of the Assembly);
(c)
for the payment of fees in respect of any complaint or investigation;
(d)
for the powers, protection and privileges of the Ombudsman and his staff or of other
persons or authorities with respect to any investigation) or report by the
Ombudsman, including the privilege of communications to and from the
Ombudsman and his staff; and
(e)
the definition and trial of offences connected with the functions of the Ombudsman
and his staff and the imposition of penalties for such offences.
Repealed by [Act No. 31 of 2000]