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Download Solution PDFWhich one of the following was the first state to establish the institution of the Lokayukta in India?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Maharashtra.
Key Points
- Lokayukta is an anti-corruption agency constituted at the state level.
- Members of the public can directly approach the Lokayukta with complaints of corruption, nepotism, or any other form of maladministration.
- A person to be appointed as Lokayukta should have held the post of a judge of the Supreme court or chief justice of the High court.
- Governor appoints the Lokayukta as advised by the chief minister of the state.
- Lokayukta is appointed for a term of five years.
- Lokayukta has to present a consolidated report annually to the governor.
- The power of the Lokayukta is vested with the legislative assembly.
- Maharashtra the first state to establish the institution of the Lokayukta in India.
- The institution came into effect on 25th October 1972.
- Odisha is the first state in India to pass the Lokayukta act.
- Karnataka Lokayukta is considered the most powerful Lokayukta in India.
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