Section 24
Powers of Ombudsman.
About this Act
An Act to provide for the prevention and control of the spread of Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and for the protection of human rights of persons affected by the said virus and syndrome and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
(1) The Ombudsman shall, upon a complaint made by any person,
inquire into the violations of the provisions of this Act, in relation to acts of discrimination mentioned in
section 3 and providing of healthcare services by any person, in such manner as may be prescribed by the
State Government.
(2) The Ombudsman may require any person to furnish information on such points or matters, as he considers necessary, for inquiring into the matter and any person so required shall be deemed to be legally bound to furnish such information and failure to do so shall be punishable under sections 176 and 177 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).
(3) The Ombudsman shall maintain records in such manner as may be prescribed by the State Government.
(2) The Ombudsman may require any person to furnish information on such points or matters, as he considers necessary, for inquiring into the matter and any person so required shall be deemed to be legally bound to furnish such information and failure to do so shall be punishable under sections 176 and 177 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).
(3) The Ombudsman shall maintain records in such manner as may be prescribed by the State Government.