Why in News?
The seven-member Lokpal, headed by Justice A.M. Khanwilkar, has floated a tender to procure seven BMW 3 Series 330Li cars, raising public and media scrutiny over expenditure by the anti-corruption ombudsman.
Description:
- Type: Statutory Body
- Established under: Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013
- Mandate: Inquire into allegations of corruption against public functionaries.
Composition:
- Total Members: 1 Chairperson + 8 Members
- 4 Judicial Members
- Chairperson: Former CJI / SC Judge / Eminent person
- Judicial Members: Former SC Judge or former Chief Justice of a High Court
- Social Representation: ≥ 50% from SC/ST/OBC/Minorities/Women
Appointment:
- Appointing Authority: President of India
- Selection Committee:
- PM (Chairperson)
- Speaker of Lok Sabha
- Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha
- CJI or his nominee
- One eminent jurist
- Tenure: 5 years or till age 70 (whichever earlier)
- Salary:
- Chairperson → same as CJI
- Members → same as SC Judges
Jurisdiction:
- Covers:
- PM, Ministers, MPs, Group A–D officers of Union Govt.
- Chairpersons, members, officers of boards/corporations/trusts funded by Govt.
- NGOs receiving foreign contribution > ₹10 lakh.
- Complaints: Any person can file; must relate to offences under Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
- May order CBI inquiry/investigation or refer to CVC (for Central Govt. servants).
Exceptions for the Prime Minister:
Lokpal cannot inquire into matters relating to:
- International relations
- Internal & external security
- Public order
- Atomic energy & space:
- Inquiry against PM only if approved by 2/3rd of Lokpal members.
Powers of Lokpal:
- Superintendence over CBI in referred cases.
- Approval required for transfer of investigating officer.
- Power to authorize search/seizure.
- Inquiry Wing → powers of a civil court.
- Can confiscate assets obtained through corruption.
- May recommend transfer/suspension of accused officers.
- Can prevent destruction of records during inquiry.
- Must submit Annual Report to President → laid before Parliament.
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