Complaint against Ward Councillor lies before Ombudsman for Local Self Government Institutions [JUDGMENT]
Municipality Act, 1994 (Kerala) – Section 229A - Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 (Kerala) - Section 271G - Municipality (Professional Relationship between the Elected Authorities and Officers) Rules, 2005 (Kerala) - Rule 7 - Relationship between the Elected Authorities and the Officers - Any complaint on the breach of the code of conduct of the elected authorities or officials or employees of the Municipality shall be considered by the Ombudsman for Local Self Government Institutions and the report thereon shall be forwarded to the Government for appropriate action.