In which year Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill received parliamentary approval?
The bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha on 17 December 2013 and in the Lok Sabha on 18 December 2013. The Bill was tabled in the Lok Sabha on 22 December 2011 and was passed by the House on 27 December as The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill, 2011.
When did the Lokpal and Lokayukta Act pass?
[1st January,2014.] An Act to provide for the establishment of a body of Lokpal for the Union and Lokayukta for States to inquire into allegations of corruption against certain public functionaries and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Where was the first All India Conference of Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas held?
Therefore, to keep an uniformity in the provisions of various Acts, resolutions were adopted in the 1st All India Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas Conference held in Shimla, and the same was reiterated in the recently concluded All India Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas Conference held in Bhopal on 9th and 10th of October.
Who is Jan Lokpal Bill?
The Jan Lokpal Bill, also referred to as the Citizen’s Ombudsman Bill, was a bill drawn up by civil society activists in India seeking the appointment of a Jan Lokpal, an independent body to investigate corruption cases and complete the investigation within a year for envisaging trial in the case getting completed …
In which year was the Lokayukta Act passed?
(1) This Act may be called the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013. (2) It extends to the whole of India. (3) It shall apply to public servants in and outside India. (4) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.
What is Kerala Lokayukta Act 1999?
An Act to make provision for the appointment and functions of certain authorities for making enquiries into any action (including any omission and commission in connection with or arising out of such action) relatable to matters specified in List II or List III of the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India taken …
Who made the logo of Lokpal?
On three stage selection process, the Logo design of Shri Prashant Mishra, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh is selected for adoption as Logo of Lokpal. The logo of Lokpal is based upon the literal meaning of LOKPAL, LOK – meaning people and PAL – meaning caretaker, i.e. “caretaker of people”.
What is Kerala Lok Ayukta Act?
Kerala Lokayukta is the Parliamentary Ombudsman for the state of Kerala (India). It is a high level statutory functionary, created to address grievances of the public against ministers, legislators, administration and public servants in issues related to misuse of power, mal-administration and corruption.
Who is the chairman of Lokayukta?
| Karnataka Lokayukta | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent Justice Bhimanagouda Shivanagouda Patil since 15 June 2022 | |
| Department of Law and Justice | |
| Type | Governmental |
| Seat | MS Building, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka |
Who is the Lokpal of Kerala?
Appointment and tenure
| Index | Name | Holding charge to |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Justice P.C. Balakrishna Menon | 23.12.2003 |
| 2 | Mr. Justice K. Sreedharan | 22.01.2009 |
| 3 | Mr. Justice. M.M. Pareed Pillay | 31.01.2014 |
| 4 | Justice Pius C. Kuriakose | 08.02.2019 |