Question

State whether the following statement is true or false with reason.

Lokayukta can investigate complaints against political executives.

Lokayukta against political executive heads Can inquire.

पर्याय

• True

• False

Answer 1

This statement is True.

Explanation:

The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act of 2013 came into force in 2014. This office would enquire into allegations of corruption against public functionaries. It shows the Government’s commitment to clean and responsive governance.

The State of Maharashtra was the first and pioneer State in India to introduce the concept of Lokayukta. The Maharashtra Lokayukta Institution came into being in 1972. The Lokayukta can investigate allegations or grievances arising out of the conduct of public servants, including political executives, legislators, officers of the State Government, local bodies, public enterprises, and other instrumentalities of Government. A member of the public can file specific allegations with the Lokayukta against any public servant for inquiry. The Lokayukta can also initiate a suo motu inquiry into the conduct of public servants.