Polity & Governance Practice Question›› General Studies ››
Governance
››
Lokpal
M
Question 1
⏱ 0
Consider the following statements about Lokpal:
1. The prosecution wing under the Lokpal has been constituted and fully operational.
2. The inquiry wing, which has the all powers of a civil court, is responsible for conducting preliminary inquiries.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation Context: Recently, Lokpal of India has decided to constitute an inquiry wing of the Lokpal.
Statement 1 is not correct: The prosecution wing under the Lokpal has not yet been constituted. The Lokpal Act does provide for the creation of a prosecution wing, headed by the Director of Prosecution, to prosecute public servants. However, it remains non-functional. Until the prosecution wing is constituted, the central government is required to make available officers and staff from its ministries or departments to assist in conducting prosecutions under the Act.
Statement 2 is correct: The inquiry wing of the Lokpal, which has civil court powers, is responsible for conducting preliminary inquiries under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act 2013 (Act of 2013). Lokpal chairperson has been authorised to commence the selection process for appointment of specified number of suitable persons as officers and staff required to provide logistical assistance in the inquiry wing.
Kutos:Polity & Governance Expert
Hello! I am a Polity & Governance expert. You can ask any question or request a detailed analysis related to this topic.
