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- 1 In which state first Lokayukta was established?
- 2 Who is Lokpal of MP?
- 3 In which among the following years was the institution of Lokayukta established in Maharashtra?
- 4 Who is first Lokayukta of Maharashtra?
- 5 Who can remove Lokpal?
- 6 When was Lokpal established?
- 7 Which was the first state to introduce Lokayukta in India?
- 8 Can Lokayukta be removed by the government?
In which state first Lokayukta was established?
Maharashtra was the first state to introduce the institution of Lokayukta through The Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas Act in 1971.
Who is Lokpal of MP?
List of Chairpersons of the Lokpal Committee
| S. No. | Name | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pinaki Chandra Ghose | 23 March 2019 – Incumbent (2 years, 253 days) |
When did Lokayukta start in India?
The institution was again re introduced after Ramakrishna Hegde, became then Chief Minister of Karnataka, and introduced the Lokayukta and Upa Lokayukta Bill in the assembly as their 1983 election promise. It came into force through the Karnataka Lokayukta Act, 1984.
Who is the present Lokayukta of India?
Virendra Singh (Lokayukta)
In which among the following years was the institution of Lokayukta established in Maharashtra?
1971
Maharashtra was the first state to introduce the institution of Lokayukta through The Maharashtra Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas Act in 1971.
Who is first Lokayukta of Maharashtra?
Justice S.P. Kotwal
4. Justice S.P. Kotwal was appointed as the first lokayukta on 25 October 1972.
Who is the DG of Madhya Pradesh?
SHRI VIVEK JOHRI
Who’s Who
| NAME | DESIGNATION | CONTACT NO. |
|---|---|---|
| SHRI VIVEK JOHRI | DIRECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE, MADHYA PRADESH [DGP] | 0755-2443500 |
| D SREENIVASA RAO | ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE, ADMINISTRATION, PHQ [ADGP] | 0755-2443511 |
| SHRI VIVEK SHARMA | INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE, ADMINISTRATION, PHQ [IGP] | 0755-2443516 |
Who appoints the Lokayukta and Upalokayukta?
the Governor
Appointment of Lokayukta and Upalokayukta. – (1) For the purpose of conducting investigations and enquiries in accordance with the provisions of this Act, the Governor shall appoint a person to be known as the Lokayukta and one or more persons to be known as the Upalokayukta or Upalokayuktas.
Who can remove Lokpal?
The President
How can Lokpal be removed? The President can make a reference to the Supreme Court either on his own or if 100 MPs sign a petition seeking the removal of the chairperson or any of the members. If the SC, after an inquiry, finds the charges to be true, s/he should be removed by President.
When was Lokpal established?
March 19, 2019Lokpal / Founded
Who appoints Lokayukta and Upalokayukta?
What is the history of lokayukt organization in Madhya Pradesh?
The Lokayukt Organization in Madhya Pradesh came into existence in Feb.1982 after the Madhya Pradesh Lokayuykt and Up-Lokayukt Act, 1981 (hereinafter called the Act) was enacted by the State Legislature.
Which was the first state to introduce Lokayukta in India?
Maharashtra was the first state to introduce the institution of Lokayukta through The Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas Act in 1971. This was followed by similar acts that were enacted by the states of Odisha, Rajasthan, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and the union territory of Delhi.
Can Lokayukta be removed by the government?
Once appointed, Lokayukta cannot be dismissed or transferred by the government, and can only be removed by passing an impeachment motion by the state assembly, making it a powerful deterrent against corruption and mal-administration of the governing system.
What is the role of Lokayukta in fighting corruption?
Lokayukta investigates cases of corruption committed at state level ,and once proved recommends action. It is a great check on corruption, brings about transparency in the system, makes administrative machinery citizen friendly.