Lokayukta

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The Lokayukta (also Lok Ayukta) (Sanskrit: lokyukta, "appointed by the people") is an anti-corruption
ombudsman organization in the Indian states.
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The Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) headed by Morarji Desai submitted a special interim report on
"Problems of Redressal of Citizens Grievances" in 1966. In this report, the ARC recommended the setting up of
two special authorities designated as Lokpaland Lokayukta for the redressal of citizensgrievances.
The LokAyukta, along with the Income Tax Department and the Anti Corruption Bureau, mainly helps people
publicize corruption among the Politicians and Government Officials.
[3]
Many acts of the LokAyukta have resulted
in criminal or other consequences for those charged.
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Contents
1 History
2 Constitutional Amendment for Effectiveness
3 Lokayukta/Lokpal/Lokaayog Acts in Indian States
4 Role of the Lokayukta in Combating Corruption and Bad Administration
5 Reforms
6 See also
7 References
History
Orrisa was the first state to introduce the institution of Lokayukta through The Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas
Act in 1970.
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This was followed by similar acts being enacted by states of Rajasthan, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh,
Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Delhi.
[6]
Maharashtra Lokayukta is considered as weak due to lack of powers, adequate staff, funds and no independent
investigating agency.
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Karnataka Lokayukta is considered as the most powerful Lokayukta in the country.
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Constitutional Amendment for Effectiveness
An amendment to the Constitution has been proposed to implement the Lokayukta uniformly across Indian states.
The proposed changes will make the institution of Lokayukta uniform across the country as a three-member body,
headed by a retired Supreme Court judge or high court chief justice and comprising the state vigilance
commissioner and a jurist or an eminent administrator as other members.
[8]
Lokayukta/Lokpal/Lokaayog Acts in Indian States
Lokayukta, Andhra Pradesh (http://knowledge.cgg.gov.in/Acts%20%20Policies/Lokayukta%20and%20Upa-
Lokayukta%20Act%201983.pdf#page=268)
Lokayukta, Assam (http://aasc.nic.in/Acts%20and%20Rules%20(GOA)/Judicial%20Department/The%
20Assam%20Lokayukta%20and%20Upa-Lokayuktas%20Act,%201985.pdf)
Lokayukta, Bihar (http://lokayukta.bih.nic.in/Act.htm)
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Lok Aayog Adhyadesh(ordinance), Chhattisgarh (http://cg.gov.in/govtpolicy/lok.htm)
Lokayukta, Delhi (http://lokayukta.delhigovt.nic.in/uplok.asp)
Lokayukt, Goa (http://goaprintingpress.gov.in/uploads/Goa%20Lokayukat%20Act%202011.pdf)
Lokayukta, Gujarat (http://www.lawsofindia.org/statelaw/2196/TheGujaratLokayuktaAct1986.html)
Lokayukta, Haryana (http://hrlokayukta.gov.in/Lokayukta%20acts-english.htm)
Lokayukta, Himachal Pradesh (http://hp.gov.in/lokayukta/Microsoft_Word_LokayuktaAct.pdf)
Lokayukta, Jharkhand (http://lokayuktajharkhand.nic.in/)
Lokayukta, Karnataka (http://lokayukta.kar.nic.in/karnataka_lokayukta_act.htm)
Lokayukta, Kerala (http://lokayuktakerala.gov.in/staticinfo/act1999.php)
Lokayukta, Madhya Pradesh (http://mplokayukt.nic.in/Adhiniyam1981.pdf)
Lokayukta, Maharashtra (http://gad.maharashtra.gov.in/Sitemap/gad/pdf/LokAayuktaActEng.pdf)
Lokpal, Orissa (http://www.lawsofindia.org/statelaw/2626/TheLokpalandLokayuktasAct1995.html)
Lokpal, Punjab
(http://www.punjabgovt.nic.in/punjabrti/Departments/Legal_and_Legislative_Affair/Department%20of%
20Legal%20&%20Legislative%20Affair/THE%20PUNJAB%20LOKPAL%20ACT.pdf)
Lokayukta, Rajasthan (http://lokayukt.rajasthan.gov.in/Acts.asp)
Lokayukta, Uttarakhand - adopted from Uttar Pradesh
(http://gov.ua.nic.in/lokayukta/Documents/lokayuktactsection.html)
Lokayukta, Uttar Pradesh (http://lokayukta.up.nic.in/text/english%20act/act%20subbuttan%20english.htm)
There are no Lokayuktas in Jammu and Kashmir, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu,
Tripura and West Bengal. The latest Lokayukta was established in Goa.
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On may 20th, 2014 Arunachal assembly
passed lokayukta bill<ndtv news>
Role of the Lokayukta in Combating Corruption and Bad
Administration
Reforms
In November 2012, after conclusion of the 11th All India Lokayukta Conference, as many as 16 Lokayuktas sent
many recommendations to the Govt of India. The recommendations were:
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Make Lokayukta the nodal agency for receiving all corruption complaints.
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Accord Lokayukta jurisdiction over State-level probe agencies.
[10]
Bring bureaucrats under the ambit of the Lokayuktas.
[11]
Accord powers of search and seizure and powers to initiate contempt proceedings.
[11]
Provide Lokayukta administrative and financial autonomy.
[11]
Bring Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO) funded by the government under Lokayuktas jurisdiction.
[11]
See also
Aam Aadmi Party
The Lokpal Bill, 2011
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Jan Lokpal Bill
Indian political scandals
Corruption Perceptions Index
References
1. ^ "Karnataka Lokayukta" (http://lokayukta.kar.nic.in).
National Informatics Center. Retrieved 2010-06-24.
2. ^ "Karnataka Anti-Corruption Laws
(Acts)" (http://lokayukta.kar.nic.in/acts.htm). National
Informatics Center. Retrieved 2010-06-24.
3. ^ "A watchdog without
teeth" (http://www.indianexpress.com/news/a-
watchdog-without-teeth/639851/0). Indian Express.
Retrieved 2010-06-30.
4. ^ "Fed up with corruption, Karnataka Lokayukta
Santosh Hegde
resigns" (http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_fed-up-
with-corruption-karnataka-lokayukta-santosh-hegde-
resigns_1400381). Daily News and Analysis. Retrieved
2010-06-24.
5. ^ "The Maharashtra Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas
Act,
1971" (http://gad.maharashtra.gov.in/Sitemap/gad/pdf/LokAayuktaActEng.pdf).
General Administration Department, Government of
Maharashtra. Retrieved 6 November 2012.
6. ^
a b c
"Lokayukta a paper tigerin Annas home
state" (http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-
08-18/mumbai/29900222_1_upa-lokayukta-powers-
report). The Times of India. Aug 18, 2011. Retrieved 6
November 2012.
7. ^ "Lets look at Lokayukta for a
change!" (http://www.mid-
day.com/opinion/2011/dec/261211-opinion-Lets-look-
at-Lokayukta-for-a-change.htm). Mid-Day. 2011-12-26.
Retrieved 6 November 2012.
8. ^ "Lokayukta may get constitutional
status" (http://www.deccanherald.com/content/78301/lokayukta-
may-get-constitutional-status.html). Deccan Herald.
Retrieved 2010-06-30.
9. ^ "Sudershan Reddy sworn-in as Goas
Lokayukta" (http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/sudershan-
reddy-swornin-as-goas-lokayukta/article4516005.ece).
The Hindu (Chennai, India). 16 March 2013.
10. ^
a b c
"Bring NGOs under ambit:
Lokayuktas" (http://dailypioneer.com/city/107865-
bring-ngos-under-ambit-lokayuktas.html). Pioneer. 9
November 2012. Retrieved 10 November 2012.
11. ^
a b c d
"Make Lokayukta nodal agency for all graft
complaints" (http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/make-
lokayukta-nodal-agency-for-all-graft-
complaints/article4081488.ece). The Hindu (Chennai,
India). 9 November 2012. Retrieved 10 November
2012.
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