Lokayukta – Term of Office
The Lokayukta has a fixed term of office. In many states, the term of office of the Lokayukta is for five years or until the age of 65, whichever comes earlier. Once the term of office of the Lokayukta ends, it cannot be reappointed for the same posts. A new set of people has to be appointed as the Lokayukta every five years.
Lokayukta and its Functions
Lokayukta and its Functions: Lokayukta is formed using two words, namely “Loka,” which refers to the public, and “Yukta,” which refers to the appointment. Hence, the Lokayukta means “appointed by the public.” Lokayukta is a person chosen by the government to look out for the public’s interests. This individual serves as an anti-corruption authority. Lokayukta keeps in check all the corruption and misrule of the state governments.
In this article, we will look into the Lokayukta Act 2013, Lokayukta Case Status, Lokayukta in different states, Term of Office, Termination, and Functions of Lokayukta.
Table of Content
- What is Lokayukta?
- Lokayukta Act, 2013
- Lokayukta Case Status
- Lokpal and Lokayukta
- Lokayukta in Different States
- Lokayukta – Term of Office
- Functions of the Lokayukta
- Termination of the Lokayukta
- Challenges of the Lokayukta
- Reforms of the Lokayukta