What is Lokayukta?
Lokayukta is an appointed authority at the state level in each of the states in India. It is designed to hear the grievances of the citizens of each state. After the Lokayukta Act is passed by the state legislature, it is implemented in that state, and a qualified candidate is selected for the position. The Lokayukta was established after the Lokayukta Act was passed by each state government, and it watches over the several departments of the government that serve people to ensure a corruption-free environment.
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