Q. In context with the establishment of Lokpal in India, consider the following statements:
- The Lokpal of India was established under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013.
- The first state to introduce the institution of Lokayukta was Maharashtra in 1971
- Lokayuktas are state-level ombudsman institutions that address corruption complaints.
- Former Chief Justice of India Justice Harilal Jekisundas Kania was appointed as the first Lokpal of India on March 23, 2019.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer:
Only three
Notes:
- The Lokpal of India was established under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013: This is correct. The Act was enacted to provide for the establishment of the Lokpal to inquire into allegations of corruption against public functionaries.
- The first state to introduce the institution of Lokayukta was Maharashtra in 1971.
- Lokayuktas are state-level ombudsman institutions that address corruption complaints: This is correct. Lokayuktas operate at the state level to address grievances related to corruption.
- The Lokayuktas are anti-corruption authorities that investigate and address complaints of corruption and misconduct against public servants at the state level.
- Retired Supreme Court judge Pinaki Chandra Ghose was appointed as the first Lokpal of India on March 23, 2019.
Thus, three statements are correct.