LOKPAL: Mind Map for UPSC Exam


LOKPAL: Mind Map for UPSC Exam


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Mind Map Important Topics:

LOKPAL

History

  • The idea of an ombudsman first came up in parliament during a discussion during 1963
  • First ARC recommended the setting up of two independent authorities- at the central and state level, to look into complaints against public functionaries.
  • The Lokpal Bill was introduced in parliament but was not passed. Eight attempts were made till 2011 to pass the Bill, but in vain.
  • Second ARC also recommended that Lokpal should be appointed to look into corruption issues.
  • Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill, 2013, was passed in both Houses of Parliament.

Powers

  • The Lokpal will have the power of superintendence and direction over any investigation agency including CBI
  • Lokpal can summon or question any public servant if there exists a prima facie case against the person
  • Any officer of the CBI investigating a case referred to it by the Lokpal, shall not be transferred without the approval of the Lokpal.
  • An investigation must be completed within six months. However, the Lokpal may allow extensions of six months at a time provided the reasons for the need of such extensions are given in writing.

Appointment and issues

  • A five-member panel comprising the PM, the Lok Sabha Speaker, the Leader of the Opposition, CJI and an eminent jurist nominated by the President
  • The current Lok Sabha does not have a Leader of Opposition to sit on the selection panel.
  • This led to an amendment to the existing Lokpal Act to change Leader of Opposition to Leader of the largest Opposition party
  • Parliament is yet to approve the changes made by the amendment to the existing Lokpal Act

Salient Features

  • The Lokpal will consist of a chairperson and a maximum of eight members.
  • The Lokpal will cover all categories of public servants, including the Prime Minister.
  • But the armed forces do not come under the ambit of Lokpal.
  • It made mandatory for public servants to declare their assets and liabilities along with that of their spouse and dependent children.
  • The Act also led to passing a seperate whistle blowers act.

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