Who is a public servant under Article 14 of the Lokpal and Lokayukta Act? Critically examine the case for including constitutional courts (or higher judiciary) under the purview of Lokpal. (Answer in 150 words)
Introduction
Lokpal & Lokayukta Act was introduced in 2013 to curb the institutionalized corruption & create a vigilance framework nationwide.
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Main Body
Lokpal & Lokayukta Act was introduced in 2013 to curb the institutionalized corruption & create a vigilance framework nationwide.
Public servant – Article 14 of Lokpal Act
1. PM – for internal issues
2. Ministers under centre/Union
3. Group A, B, C, D Officials
4. MPs
Constitutional courts under lokpal
by taxpayers money
Should not Constitutional courts are constitutional authority opened any legislative authority (LC).
The matter is currently subjudice. However, judicial accountability needs to be developed with a third party oversight to balance accountability & independence.
Conclusion
Should not be understood by officials & government machinery (ED) against opposition. The matter is currently subjudice. However, judicial accountability needs to be developed with a third party oversight to balance accountability & independence.
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Samiksha Dwivedi
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi-judicial Bodies
Quasi-judicial Bodies
Lokpal and Lokayukta Act - Definition and Scope
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analytical
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