{"id":34115,"date":"2024-03-13T10:30:59","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T10:30:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=34115"},"modified":"2024-03-13T10:31:01","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T10:31:01","slug":"what-are-the-distinctive-features-of-the-lokpal-bill-introduced-in-the-parliament-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-are-the-distinctive-features-of-the-lokpal-bill-introduced-in-the-parliament-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the distinctive features of the Lokpal Bill introduced in the Parliament this year?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/refer-and-earn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-10-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-10-1.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-10-1-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-10-1-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/refer-and-earn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Refer &amp; Earn NOW<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act of 2013, commonly referred to as the Lokpal Act, is a legislation in India aimed at establishing the institution of Lokpal to investigate corruption allegations against specific public functionaries. Recently, the Lok Sabha approved an amendment to the Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, 2013. This amendment extends the time for public servants, trustees, and board members of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) receiving government funds exceeding 1 crore or foreign funding exceeding 10 lakh to declare their assets and those of their spouses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e6acc700f32\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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amended bill include:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-are-the-distinctive-features-of-the-lokpal-bill-introduced-in-the-parliament-this-year\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-are-the-distinctive-features-of-the-lokpal-bill-introduced-in-the-parliament-this-year\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel \u2013&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel \u2013&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_features_of_the_amended_bill_include\"><\/span>Key features of the amended bill include:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Establishment of Lokpal at the central level and Lokayukta at the state level.<\/li><li>Composition of Lokpal with a Chairperson and a maximum of eight members, half of whom are judicial members.<\/li><li>Inclusion of 50% members from SC\/ST\/OBCs, minorities, and women on Lokpal.<\/li><li>Selection of Lokpal Chairperson and members through a committee consisting of the Prime Minister, Speaker of Lok Sabha, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Chief Justice of India or a nominated Supreme Court Judge, and an eminent jurist appointed by the President based on the recommendations of the first four committee members.<\/li><li>Inclusion of the Prime Minister within the Lokpal&#8217;s purview.<\/li><li>Extension of Lokpal&#8217;s jurisdiction to cover all categories of public servants.<\/li><li>Inclusion of all entities receiving donations over \u20b910 lakh per year from foreign sources under Lokpal&#8217;s jurisdiction in accordance with the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA).<\/li><li>Provision for the protection of honest public servants.<\/li><li>Empowerment of Lokpal with superintendence and direction over investigation agencies, including the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), for cases referred to them by Lokpal.<\/li><li>Establishment of a high-powered committee chaired by the Prime Minister to recommend the selection of the Director, CBI.<\/li><li>Creation of a Directorate of Prosecution headed by a Director of Prosecution under the overall control of the Director.<\/li><li>Appointment of the Director of Prosecution, CBI, based on the recommendation of the Central Vigilance Commission.<\/li><li>Transfer of CBI officers investigating Lokpal-referred cases with Lokpal&#8217;s approval.<\/li><li>Provisions for the attachment and confiscation of property acquired through corrupt means, even during pending prosecutions.<\/li><li>Clear timelines for preliminary inquiry, investigation, trial, and the establishment of special courts for expeditious proceedings.<\/li><li>Mandate for the creation of the Lokayukta institution through state legislature enactment within 365 days from the Act&#8217;s commencement.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/free-resources-for-upsc?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/18.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42398 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/18.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/18-1170x274.png 1170w, 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