Admin Table of Contents
- 1 Is Lokpal Bill passed or not?
- 2 What is otherwise called Jan Lokpal Bill?
- 3 How many members are there in Lokpal?
- 4 What happened Lokpal Bill?
- 5 What are the functions of Lokpal?
- 6 Is Lokpal eligible for reappointment?
- 7 Who Cannot be Lokpal?
- 8 Which one of the following is related to Jan Lokpal Bill anti-corruption movement?
Is Lokpal Bill passed or not?
On 27 December 2011, the Lokpal bill was passed by the Lok Sabha after a day-long debate and amendments. The Indian Army, the Indian Air Force and the Indian Navy have been kept out of the jurisdiction of the Lokpal. The bill also keeps the CBI independent.
What is otherwise called Jan Lokpal Bill?
The Jan Lokpal Bill, also referred to as the Citizen’s Ombudsman Bill, was a bill drawn up by civil society activists in India seeking the appointment of a Jan Lokpal, an independent body to investigate corruption cases and complete the investigation within a year for envisaging trial in the case getting completed …
What is the tenure of Lokpal?
Apart from the Inquiry Wing, there will be an independent Prosecution Wing of the Lokpal. The term of the Lokpal will be five years or till the chairman and members turn 75.
How many members are there in Lokpal?
The Lokpal consists of a Chairperson and eight members. Four of the judicial members have been former Chief Justices of different High Courts and the four non-judicial members have been from All India Services/Central Services.
What happened Lokpal Bill?
The Bill was tabled in the Lok Sabha on 22 December 2011 and was passed by the House on 27 December as The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill, 2011. It was passed in the Rajya Sabha on 17 December 2013 after making certain amendments to the earlier Bill and in the Lok Sabha the next day.
Which one of the following is related to Jan Lokpal Bill anti corruption movement?
The movement gained momentum from 5 April 2011, when anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare began a hunger strike at the Jantar Mantar monument in New Delhi. The movement aimed to alleviate corruption in the Indian government through introduction of the Jan Lokpal Bill.
What are the functions of Lokpal?
The Lokpal has jurisdiction to inquire into allegations of corruption against anyone who is or has been Prime Minister, or a Minister in the Union government, or a Member of Parliament, as well as officials of the Union Government under Groups A, B, C and D.
Is Lokpal eligible for reappointment?
Reappointment as the Chairperson or a Member of the Lokpal; Any diplomatic assignment, appointment as administrator of a Union territory and such other assignment or appointment which is required by law to be made by the President by warrant under his hand and seal; Further employment to any other office of profit …
What was Anna Andolan?
Who Cannot be Lokpal?
Must be a citizen of India at least 45 years old. Must have no case involving moral turpitude framed against him by a court. Cannot have been a government servant within the last 2 years. Complaint against members are made to the President who may refer it to the Supreme Court who will conduct an inquiry.
Who started aap?
Arvind Kejriwal
Yogendra YadavPrashant BhushanShazia IlmiAnand Kumar
Aam Aadmi Party/Founders