Lokayukta
Lokayukta is an ombudsman institution at the state level in India, established to address complaints of corruption and maladministration in public offices. The office is intended to provide citizens with a neutral channel to seek redress when public functionaries, including ministers, legislators, senior bureaucrats, and government agencies, are accused of improper conduct. The term Lokayukta comes from Sanskrit, commonly translated as the “people’s ombudsman.”
Origin and development of the office occurred in the 1970s and 1980s, beginning with state legislations such
Appointment and independence: Lokayuktas are typically appointed by the state governor in consultation with the chief
Powers and limitations: Inquiries can lead to recommendations for disciplinary action, administrative reforms, or prosecutions, though
Lokayuktas continue to play a key role in India’s anti-corruption landscape by providing a formal avenue for