Madhya Pradesh Lokayukta

Last updated
Madhya Pradesh
Agency overview
Formed1981
Jurisdictional structure
Federal agency India
Operations jurisdiction India
General nature
Operational structure
HeadquartersMadhya Pradesh Lok Ayukta, F-Block Sultania Rd, Old Secretrate, S B I Bank Square, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 462001.
Agency executive
  • HON'BLE SHRI JUSTICE N.K.GUPTA. [1] , Lokayukta
India Madhya Pradesh physical.svg India Madhya Pradesh physical.svg
India Madhya Pradesh physical.svg

Madhya Pradesh Lokayukta is the Parliamentary Ombudsman for the state of Madhya Pradesh (India). It is a high level statutory functionary, created to address grievances of the public against ministers, legislators, administration and public servants in issues related to misuse of power, mal-administration and corruption. It was first formed under the Madhya Pradesh Lokayukta and Deputy Lokayukta Act-1981, and approved by the president of India. The passage of Lokpal and Lokayukta's Act,2013 in Parliament had become law from January 16,2014 and requires each state to appoint its Lokayukta within a year. [2] [3] A bench of Lokayukta should consist of judicial and non-judicial members. [4] An Upa-Lokayukta is a deputy to Lokayukta [5] and assists him in his work and acts in-charge Lokayukta in case the position fells vacant before time.

Contents

A Lokayukta of the state is appointed to office by the state Governor after consulting the committee consisting of State Chief Minister, Speaker of Legislative Assembly, Leader of Opposition, Chairman of Legislative Council and Leader of Opposition of Legislative Council and cannot be removed from office except for reasons specified in the Act and will serve the period of five years.

History and administration

Madhya Pradesh Lokayukta Act makes provision for serving Chief Justice or Judge in any High Courts of India or a serving Judge in Supreme Court of India to be appointed as its Lokayukta. Additionally the Act gave a provision to appoint a Deputy Lokayukta or Upa-Lokayukta with the eligibility of 1. A person who is serving as Judge in any Indian High Court or 2. a person who has retired from any position with state or central government and having pay scale more than that of an Addl Secretary in Indian Government. Deputy Lokayukta is appointed after consulting Lokayukta.

Madhya Pradesh Lokayukta vacancies are not openly disclosed. [5]

Oath or affirmation

"I, <name>, having been appointed Lokayukta (or Upa-Lokayukta) do swear in the name of God (or solemnly affirm) that I will bear faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established and I will duly and faithfully and to the best of my ability, knowledge and judgment perform the duties of my office without fear or favour, affection or ill-will."

— First Schedule, Madhya Pradesh Lokayukta and Deputy Lokayukta Act-1981

Powers

Madhya Pradesh Lokayukta has complete and exclusive authority for enquiring into allegations or complaints against the State Chief Minister, State Deputy Chief Minister, Ministers of the state Government, Leader of Opposition and Government officials of serving as Secretary and above Additional Secretary. [5] The enquiry with Upa-Lokayukta or Deputy Lokayukta shall include all other complaints excluding those with powers specifically with the state Lokayukta.

Madhya pradesh Lokayukta is exempted by Right to Information Act to disclose details of search operations conducted by Income Tax Department against the corrupt officials of the state. [6]

Appointment and tenure

Madhya Pradesh Lokayukta Act made provision for a person appointed to the position of Lokayukta will serve for a period of six years. [5] Members having served in these two positions are not eligible to be reappointed. Madhya Pradesh Government created the provision in Madhya Pradesh Lokayukta Act to further extend the tenure of the Lokayukta and Deputy Lokayukta for a period not more than one year after their retirement in case the State Government fails to appoint anyone in their place. [7]

In 2019, retired judge of Madhya Pradesh High Court Naresh Kumar Gupta was sworn in as State Loka-Ayukta. [8]

Notable cases

In 2015, law enforcement agencies of Lokayukta had filed a case against Madhya Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (MPTDC), on a complaint filed by security agency in an issue relating to awarding of a contract on assigning of security in tourist places of the state. [9]

In 2014, the institution had caught around 102 employees of state government with positions ranging from peon to top ranking officials for various offences relating to bribery. [10]

See also

Related Research Articles

The Lokayukta is the Indian Parliamentary Ombudsman, executed into power, through and for, each of the State Governments of India. It is brought into effect in a state, after passing the Lokayukta Act in respective state Legislature and a person of reputable background is nominated to the post. The post is created to quickly address grievances against the working integrity and efficiency of the government or its administration. Once appointed, Lokayukta cannot be dismissed or transferred by the government, and can only be removed by passing an impeachment motion by the state assembly, making it a powerful deterrent against corruption and mal-administration of the governing system.

Delhi Lokayukta is a high level statutory functionary formed by the Government of Delhi under the Delhi Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas Act, 1995. The position acts as the parliamentary ombudsman for the Union Territory of Delhi. The act is aimed to increase efficiency in the standard of services in Public offices through immediate investigation of grievances against ministers, legislators and other public servants and officials serving in Government offices, by any member of public through their timely investigation. The passage of Lokpal and Lokayukta's Act,2013 in Parliament had become law from 16 January 2014 and requires each state to appoint its Lokayukta within a year. A bench of Lokayukta should consist of judicial and non-judicial members.

Himachal Pradesh Lokayukta acts as the parliamentary ombudsman for the state of Himachal Pradesh. It is formed as a high level statutory functionary formed by state of Himachal Pradesh under the Himachal Pradesh Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas Act, 2014. The position is helpful in enhancing the standard of services in Public Administration through fast track investigations of complaints and grievances by any member of public against state ministers, legislators and other public servants. The passage of Lokpal and Lokayukta's Act,2013 in Parliament had become law from January 16, 2014, and made mandatory for each state to appoint its Lokayukta within a year. A bench of Lokayukta should consist of judicial and non-judicial members.

West Bengal Lokayukta is the Parliamentary Ombudsman for the state of West Bengal (India). It is a high level statutory functionary, created to address grievances of the public against ministers, legislators, administration and public servants in issues related to misuse of power, mal-administration and corruption. It was first formed under the West Bengal Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayukta Act and approved by the president of India on 2013. The passage of Lokpal and Lokayukta's Act,2013 in Parliament had become law from January 16, 2014, and requires each state to appoint its Lokayukta within a year. A bench of Lokayukta should consist of judicial and non-judicial members. An Upa-Lokayukta is a deputy to Lokayukta and assists him in his work and acts in-charge Lokayukta in case the position falls vacant before time.

Gujarat Lokayukta is the Parliamentary Ombudsman for the state of Gujarat (India). It is a high level statutory functionary, created to address grievances of the public against ministers, legislators, administration and public servants in issues related to misuse of power, mal-administration and corruption. It was first formed under the Gujarat Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayukta Act, and approved by the president of India on 1986. The passage of Lokpal and Lokayukta's Act,2013 in Parliament had become law from January 16,2014 and requires each state to appoint its Lokayukta within a year. A bench of Lokayukta should consist of judicial and non-judicial members. An Upa-Lokayukta is a deputy to Lokayukta and assists him in his work and acts in-charge Lokayukta in case the position fells vacant before time.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kerala Lokayukta</span> Parliamentary ombudsman for Kerala, India

Kerala Lokayukta is the Parliamentary Ombudsman for the state of Kerala (India). It is a high level statutory functionary, created to address grievances of the public against ministers, legislators, administration and public servants in issues related to misuse of power, mal-administration and corruption. It was first formed under the Kerala Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayukta Act, and approved by the president of India on 4th March 1999. The passage of Lokpal and Lokayukta's Act,2013 in Parliament had become law from January 16,2014 and requires each state to appoint its Lokayukta within a year. A bench of Lokayukta should consist of judicial and non-judicial members. An Upa-Lokayukta is a deputy to Lokayukta and assists him in his work and acts in-charge Lokayukta in case the position fells vacant before time.

Haryana Lokayukta is the Parliamentary Ombudsman for the state of Haryana (India). It is a high level statutory functionary, created to address grievances of the public against ministers, legislators, administration and public servants in issues related to misuse of power, mal-administration and corruption. It was first formed under the Haryana Lokayukta and Deputy Lokayukta Act-2002, and approved by the president of India. The passage of Lokpal and Lokayukta's Act,2013 in Parliament had become law from January 16,2014 and requires each state to appoint its Lokayukta within a year. A bench of Lokayukta should consist of judicial and non-judicial members. An Upa-Lokayukta is a deputy to Lokayukta and assists him in his work and acts in-charge Lokayukta in case the position fells vacant before time.

Odisha Lokayukta is the Parliamentary Ombudsman for the state of Odisha (India). It is a high level statutory functionary, created to address grievances of the public against ministers, legislators, administration and public servants in issues related to misuse of power, mal-administration and corruption. It was first formed under the Odisha Lokayukta and Deputy Lokayukta Act, and approved by the president of India. The passage of Lokpal and Lokayukta's Act,2013 in Parliament had become law from January 16,2014 and requires each state to appoint its Lokayukta within a year. A bench of Lokayukta should consist of judicial and non-judicial members. An Upa-Lokayukta is a deputy to Lokayukta and assists him in his work and acts in-charge Lokayukta in case the position fells vacant before time.

Tamil Nadu Lokayukta is the Parliamentary Ombudsman for the state of Tamil Nadu (India). It is a high level statutory functionary, created to address grievances of the public against ministers, legislators, administration and public servants in issues related to misuse of power, mal-administration and corruption. It was first formed under the Tamil Nadu Lokayukta and Deputy Lokayukta Act-2018 and approved by the president of India. The passage of Lokpal and Lokayukta's Act,2013 in Parliament had become law from January 16,2014 and requires each state to appoint its Lokayukta within a year. A bench of Lokayukta should consist of judicial and non-judicial members. An Upa-Lokayukta is a deputy to Lokayukta and assists him in his work and acts in-charge Lokayukta in case the position fells vacant before time.

Arunachal Pradesh Lokayukta is the Parliamentary Ombudsman for the state of Arunachal Pradesh (India). It is a high level statutory functionary, created to address grievances of the public against ministers, legislators, administration and public servants in issues related to misuse of power, mal-administration and corruption. It was first formed under the Arunachal Pradesh Lokayukta and Deputy Lokayukta Act-2014 and approved by the president of India. The passage of The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 in Parliament had become law from January 16, 2014 and requires each state to appoint its Lokayukta within a year. A bench of Lokayukta should consist of judicial and non-judicial members. An Upa-Lokayukta is a deputy to Lokayukta and assists him in his work and acts in-charge Lokayukta in case the position fells vacant before time.

Chhattisgarh Lokayog is the Parliamentary Ombudsman for the state of Chhattisgarh (India). It is a high level statutory functionary, created to address grievances of the public against ministers, legislators, administration and public servants in issues related to misuse of power, mal-administration and corruption. It was first formed under the Chhattisgarh Lok Ayog Act, 2002 and approved by the president of India. The passage of Lokpal and Lokayukta's Act, 2013 in Parliament had become law from January 16, 2014 and requires each state to appoint its Lokayukta within a year. A bench of Lokayukta should consist of judicial and non-judicial members. An Upa-Lokayukta is a deputy to Lokayukta and assists him in his work and acts in-charge Lokayukta in case the position fells vacant before time.

Jharkhand Lokayukta is the Parliamentary Ombudsman for the state of Jharkhand (India). It is a high level statutory functionary, created to address grievances of the public against ministers, legislators, administration and public servants in issues related to misuse of power, mal-administration and corruption. It was first formed under the Jharkhand Lokayukta Act-2001, and approved by the president of India. The passage of Lokpal and Lokayukta's Act,2013 in Parliament had become law from January 16, 2014 and requires each state to appoint its Lokayukta within a year. A bench of Lokayukta should consist of judicial and non-judicial members. An Upa-Lokayukta is a deputy to Lokayukta and assists him in his work and acts in-charge Lokayukta in case the position fells vacant before time.

Punjab Lokayukta is the Parliamentary Ombudsman for the Indian state of Punjab. It is a high level statutory functionary, created to address grievances of the public against ministers, legislators, administration and public servants in issues related to misuse of power, mal-administration and corruption. It was first formed under the Punjab Lokpal Act-1996, and approved by the president of India. The passage of Lokpal and Lokayukta's Act,2013 in Parliament had become law from January 16,2014 and requires each state to appoint its Lokayukta within a year. A bench of Lokayukta should consist of judicial and non-judicial members. An Upa-Lokayukta is a deputy to Lokayukta and assists him in his work and acts in-charge Lokayukta in case the position fells vacant before time.

Manipur Lokayukta is the Parliamentary Ombudsman for the state of Manipur (India). It is a high level statutory functionary, created to address grievances of the public against ministers, legislators, administration and public servants in issues related to misuse of power, mal-administration and corruption. It was first formed under the Manipur Lokayukta and Deputy Lokayukta Act-2014 and approved by the president of India. The passage of Lokpal and Lokayukta's Act,2013 in Parliament had become law from 16 January 2014 and requires each state to appoint its Lokayukta within a year. A bench of Lokayukta should consist of judicial and non-judicial members. An Upa-Lokayukta is a deputy to Lokayukta and assists him in his work and acts in-charge Lokayukta in case the position fells vacant before time.

Meghalaya Lokayukta is the Parliamentary Ombudsman for the state of Meghalaya (India). It is a high level statutory functionary, created to address grievances of the public against ministers, legislators, administration and public servants in issues related to misuse of power, mal-administration and corruption. It was first formed under the Meghalaya Lokayukta and Deputy Lokayukta Act-2014 and approved by the president of India. The passage of Lokpal and Lokayukta's Act,2013 in Parliament had become law from January 16,2014 and requires each state to appoint its Lokayukta within a year. A bench of Lokayukta should consist of judicial and non-judicial members. An Upa-Lokayukta is a deputy to Lokayukta and assists him in his work and acts in-charge Lokayukta in case the position fells vacant before time.

Mizoram Lokayukta is the Parliamentary Ombudsman for the state of Mizoram (India). It is a high level statutory functionary, created to address grievances of the public against ministers, legislators, administration and public servants in issues related to misuse of power, mal-administration and corruption. It was first formed under the Mizoram Lokayukta and Deputy Lokayukta Act-2014 and approved by the president of India. The passage of Lokpal and Lokayukta's Act,2013 in Parliament had become law from January 16, 2014, and requires each state to appoint its Lokayukta within a year. A bench of Lokayukta should consist of judicial and non-judicial members. An Upa-Lokayukta is a deputy to Lokayukta and assists him in his work and acts in-charge Lokayukta in case the position fells vacant before time.

Nagaland Lokayukta is the Parliamentary Ombudsman for the state of Nagaland (India). It is a high level statutory functionary, created to address grievances of the public against ministers, legislators, administration and public servants in issues related to misuse of power, mal-administration and corruption. It was first formed under the Nagaland Lokayukta and Deputy Lokayukta Act-2014 and approved by the president of India. The passage of Lokpal and Lokayukta's Act,2013 in Parliament had become law from January 16,2014 and requires each state to appoint its Lokayukta within a year. A bench of Lokayukta should consist of judicial and non-judicial members. An Upa-Lokayukta is a deputy to Lokayukta and assists him in his work and acts in-charge Lokayukta in case the position fells vacant before time.

Sikkim Lokayukta is the Parliamentary Ombudsman for the state of Sikkim (India). It is a high level statutory functionary, created to address grievances of the public against ministers, legislators, administration and public servants in issues related to misuse of power, mal-administration and corruption. It was first formed under the Sikkim Lokayukta and Deputy Lokayukta Act-2012 and approved by the president of India. The passage of Lokpal and Lokayukta's Act,2013 in Parliament had become law from January 16,2014 and requires each state to appoint its Lokayukta within a year. A bench of Lokayukta should consist of judicial and non-judicial members. An Upa-Lokayukta is a deputy to Lokayukta and assists him in his work and acts in-charge Lokayukta in case the position fells vacant before time.

Tripura Lokayukta is the Parliamentary Ombudsman for the state of Tripura (India). It is a high level statutory functionary, created to address grievances of the public against ministers, legislators, administration and public servants in issues related to misuse of power, mal-administration and corruption. It was first formed under the Tripura Lokayukta and Deputy Lokayukta Act-2008 and approved by the president of India. The passage of Lokpal and Lokayukta's Act,2013 in Parliament had become law from January 16,2014 and requires each state to appoint its Lokayukta within a year. A bench of Lokayukta should consist of judicial and non-judicial members. An Upa-Lokayukta is a deputy to Lokayukta and assists him in his work and acts in-charge Lokayukta in case the position fells vacant before time.

Rajasthan Lokayukta is the Parliamentary Ombudsman for the state of Rajasthan (India). It is a high level statutory functionary, created to address grievances of the public against ministers, legislators, administration and public servants in issues related to misuse of power, mal-administration and corruption. It was first formed under the Rajasthan Lokayukta and Deputy Lokayukta Act, and approved by the president of India. The passage of Lokpal and Lokayukta's Act,2013 in Parliament had become law from January 16,2014 and requires each state to appoint its Lokayukta within a year. A bench of Lokayukta should consist of judicial and non-judicial members. An Upa-Lokayukta is a deputy to Lokayukta and assists him in his work and acts in-charge Lokayukta in case the position fells vacant before time.

References

  1. ↑ "Lokayukt and Uplokayukt". mplokayukt.nic.in. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
  2. ↑ Seetharaman, G. (10 November 2018). "Delay in appointment of Lokpal & Lokayukta: Who will bell the graft?". The Economic Times. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  3. ↑ "Lok Sabha passes landmark Lokpal Bill". businessline. 12 March 2018. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  4. ↑ "Only four states have appointed judicial, non-judicial members of Lokayukta, says report". The Economic Times. 8 December 2020. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "No provision of advertising vacancies of Lokayukta: MP Govt". The Economic Times. 27 January 2016. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
  6. ↑ "MP Lokayukta refuses to share details on IT searches against corrupt public servants". The Economic Times. 14 April 2019. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
  7. ↑ "MP Cabinet Extends Tenure of Lokayukta". www.outlookindia.com. 13 August 2014. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
  8. ↑ "Naresh Kumar Gupta sworn in as Madhya Pradesh Lokayukta". The Economic Times. 18 October 2017. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
  9. ↑ "Lokayukta police files case against MP Tourism Corporation". The Economic Times. 28 August 2015. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
  10. ↑ "Madhya Pradesh Lokayukta catches 102 government employees for allegedly accepting bribe in 2014". The Economic Times. 2 January 2015. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.