Question
Download Solution PDFThe Lokpal bill was first introduced in the Lok Sabha in which year?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 1968.
Key Points
- Lokpal bill
- The Bill is also known as the Citizen's Ombudsman Bill.
- The bill was first introduced in the Lok Sabha in 1968.
- It is an independent body to investigate corruption and complete the investigation within a year.
- It was made by civil society activists seeking the appointment of a Jan Lokpal.
- It mainly aims to stop corruption.
- The word 'Lokpal' was coined by L. M. Singhvi in 1963.
Additional Information
- Lok Sabha
- Parliament is the Legislature of the Union.
- It comprises of President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
- Lok Sabha is also called a Lower house or House of the people.
- The term of members is five years.
- The maximum strength is 552.
- The Speaker of Lok Sabha has been Om Birla since 2019.
- A money bill can only be introduced in Lok Sabha.
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