Lokpal

A Lokpal is a proposed ‘Ombudsman’ in India. It has jurisdiction over all members of Parliament (MPs), the prime Minister (with certain exceptions), ministers and all Civil servants etc. in cases of corruption. Lokpal is empowered to sanction prosecution.

The amended ‘Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill 2011’ was passed on Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha on 17^th and 18^th December, 2013 respectively. Samajwadi   Party opposed the Bill.

The selection of the lokpal will be held by a committee comprising the P.M. the Lok Sabha Speaker, the Leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha and the Chief Justice of India etc.

Lokpal is to have Chairperson and maximum 8 members, 50% of them judicial members and at least 50 % members to be from SC/ ST/ women /minorities.

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