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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

न्यायिक स्वतंत्रता सुनिश्चित करने के लिए किस सिद्धांत का पालन किया जाता है?

Which of the following is the highest judicial authority in India?

Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission of India?

भारतीय न्यायपालिका की स्वतंत्रता का मूल सिद्धांत क्या है?

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

Which of the following is a Fundamental Duty under the Indian Constitution?

Who can remove the President of India from office?

न्यायाधीशों की नियुक्ति में किस समिति की सिफारिश ली जाती है?

संसद में मतभेद सुलझाने के लिए किस व्यवस्था का प्रयोग होता है?

लोकसभा के सदस्यों के लिए न्यूनतम योग्यता क्या है?