Differbetween
The Lokpal has jurisdiction over central government to inquire into allegations of corruption against its public functionaries and for matters connected to corruption. ... The Lokpal is responsible for enquiring into corruption charges at the national level while the Lokayukta performs the same function at the state level.
- What is the meaning of Lokpal and Lokayukta?
- Who appoints the Lokayukta?
- Who comes under Lokpal?
- What do you mean by Lokayukta?
- What is the logo of Lokpal?
- How many members are there in Lokpal?
- Who is the present Lokayukta of Karnataka 2020?
- Who is the current Lokayukta of India?
- Who is the present Lokayukta of Rajasthan?
- In which state of India Lokayukta was first introduced?
- Which state's Lokayukta's office is considered to be the strongest in terms of power and scope?
What is the meaning of Lokpal and Lokayukta?
In this report, ARC recommended the creation of two special authorities designated as 'Lokpal' and 'Lokayukta' for redress of citizens' grievances. The word was derived from the Sanskrit words "Lok" (people) and "Pala" (protector/caretaker), meaning 'Caretaker of People'.
Who appoints the Lokayukta?
A person to be appointed as the Lokayukta shall be a person who has held the office of a Judge of the Supreme Court or that of the Chief Justice of a High Court and shall be appointed on the advice tendered by the Chief Minister in consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court of Karnataka, the Chairman, ...
Who comes under Lokpal?
Jurisdiction of Lokpal to include Prime Minister, Ministers, members of Parliament, Groups A, B, C and D officers and officials of Central Government. Prosecution Wing. Expenses of Lokpal to be charged on Consolidated Fund of India. 49 of 1988.
What do you mean by Lokayukta?
Lokayukta is an anti-corruption authority or ombudsman – an official appointed by the government to represent the interests of the public. Most importantly, it investigates allegations of corruption and mal-administration against public servants and is tasked with speedy redressal of public grievances.
What is the logo of Lokpal?
The logo symbolizes various essence of LOKPAL figuratively in shapes such as: ombudsman (judges bench), people (three human figures), vigilance (Ashok chakra forming eye–pupil), law (shape of book in orange) and judicial (the tricolor two hands are placed below forming a unique balance).
How many members are there in Lokpal?
The Lokpal consists of a Chairperson and eight members. Four of the judicial members have been former Chief Justices of different High Courts and the four non-judicial members have been from All India Services/Central Services.
Who is the present Lokayukta of Karnataka 2020?
| Karnataka Lokayukta | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent Justice P. Vishwanath Shetty since 28 January 2017 | |
| Seat | MS Building, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Formation | January 1986 |
| Deputy | Upa Lokayukta |
Who is the current Lokayukta of India?
Virendra Singh (Lokayukta)
Who is the present Lokayukta of Rajasthan?
Former judge of the Rajasthan High Court Justice Sajjan Singh Kothari has been appointed as the new Lokayukta of Rajasthan, an official said today. JAIPUR: Former judge of the Rajasthan High Court Justice Sajjan Singh Kothari has been appointed as the new Lokayukta of Rajasthan, an official said today.
In which state of India Lokayukta was first introduced?
Many acts of the LokAyukta have resulted in criminal or other consequences for those charged. Maharashtra was the first state to introduce the institution of Lokayukta through The Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas Act in 1971.
Which state's Lokayukta's office is considered to be the strongest in terms of power and scope?
6. Which state's Lokayukta's office is considered to be the strongest in terms of power and scope? Maharashtra's Lokayukta lacks many powers and is considered weak, whereas the strongest Lokayukta is said to be of Karnataka.
