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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

संसद के अध्यक्ष को किस नाम से जाना जाता है?

राज्यपाल के कर्तव्य किस अनुच्छेद में दिए गए हैं?

किस संविधान संशोधन ने राष्ट्रपति के चुनाव में एकल मत प्रणाली अपनाने का प्रावधान किया?

Which of the following is a Directive Principle of State Policy in India?

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

राष्ट्रपति द्वारा दी जाने वाली शपथ किस अनुच्छेद में प्रावधिक है?

संसद के अधिवेशन की अवधि किस आधार पर निर्धारित होती है?

Which of the following is NOT a power of the Rajya Sabha?

राष्ट्रपति के आपातकालिक शक्तियाँ किस अनुच्छेद के तहत निर्धारित हैं?

Who among the following was the first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha?