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Lokpal and Lokayuktas

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Anti-corruption ombudsman institutions. The Lokpal Act, 2013 created a Lokpal at the Union level to investigate graft charges against public functionaries, including the Prime Minister (with specific restrictions). Each state must institute a Lokayukta for parallel oversight. They enjoy investigatory powers, summoning witnesses, and recommending prosecution. Lokpal’s search committee finalizes the chairperson—usually a former Chief Justice or judge. Although hailed as a milestone for accountability, Lokpal and Lokayuktas face challenges in administrative support, overlapping jurisdictions with CBI, and political interference. Nonetheless, they remain a pivotal step in reinforcing transparency and integrity, upholding the constitutional ethos of clean governance.

Practice Questions

Which of the following is a power of the Vice President of India?

Who is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

Who has the authority to dissolve the Lok Sabha?

What is the minimum age for a person to contest elections for the Lok Sabha?

संसद में विधेयक पर पुनर्विचार का अधिकार किसे है?

आपातकाल में संसद के सदनों में कितने प्रतिशत मतों की आवश्यकता होती है?

Who is the first citizen of India?

What is the maximum number of members in the Lok Sabha?

भारतीय सर्वोच्च न्यायालय का गठन किस आधार पर हुआ?

राष्ट्रपति द्वारा पारित विधेयकों को चुनौती देने की अंतिम तिथि किस अनुच्छेद में दी गई है?