Time limits

1. Preliminary enquiry under sub-section (1) of section 9 of this Act should be completed within a month of receipt of complaint. Provided that the enquiry officer shall be liable for an explanation if the enquiry is not completed within this time limit.
2. Investigation into any allegation shall be completed within six months, and in any case, not more than one year, from the date of receipt of complaint. 
3. Trial in any case filed by Lokpal should be completed within one year. Adjournments should be granted in rarest circumstances.