Context: A Parliamentary Committee sought details on operationalisation of the inquiry and prosecution wings under the Lokpal.
Key Facts:
- Objective: Establishes anti-corruption ombudsman — Lokpal (Centre) and Lokayukta (States)
- Composition: Chairperson + up to 8 members; 50% judicial; 50% from SC/ST/OBC/minorities/women
- Appointment: The Chairperson and Members of Lokpal are appointed by the President of India based on the recommendation of the Selection Committee.
- Selection Committee: PM (Chair), Speaker, LoP (or largest opposition leader), CJI/nominee, eminent jurist
- Jurisdiction: Covers PM (with safeguards), Ministers, MPs, and all central govt employees (Group A–D)
- Powers: Can order inquiry and direct agencies like CBI; has superintendence in referred cases
- Wings: Provides for Inquiry Wing and Prosecution Wing for handling corruption cases
- States: Mandates establishment of Lokayuktas within 1 year through state laws
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Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013