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    When was the Lokpal and Lokayukta Act came into force in India?
    Question

    When was the Lokpal and Lokayukta Act came into force in India?

    A.

    16 January 2011

    B.

    16 January 2014

    C.

    17 December 2013

    D.

    16 January 2013

    Correct option is B

    The correct answer is: (b) 16 January 2014

    Explanation:

    • The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 was enacted on 1 January 2014 and came into force on 16 January 2014.

    • It was passed by the Parliament of India on 17 December 2013 and received Presidential assent on 1 January 2014.

    • The Act provides for the establishment of:

      • A Lokpal at the central level to investigate allegations of corruption against public functionaries.

      • Lokayuktas at the state level for similar purposes.

    Information Booster:
    • The Lokpal is a statutory anti-corruption authority.

    • The demand for a Lokpal gained momentum due to the India Against Corruption Movement led by Anna Hazare in 2011.

    • The Lokpal consists of a Chairperson and up to 8 members, with 50% from judiciary, SC/ST/OBCs, minorities, and women.

    • The first Lokpal of India, Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose, was appointed on 19 March 2019.

    • The Lokpal can inquire into complaints against Prime Minister, Ministers, MPs, and other public servants.

    • States are required to establish Lokayuktas within one year of the Act coming into force.

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