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Lokayukta | Indian Constitution


  • Meaning “Appointed by the people
  • An anti-corruption authority constituted at state level.
  • In 1966 Administrative Reforms Commission headed by Morarji Desai submitted a report recommending setting up of ‘Lokpal' and 'Lokayukta’
  • Maharashtra was the first state to introduce the institution of Lokayukta
  • Term : 5 years
  • Kerala Lokayukta Act passed in 1999
  • The Lokayukta is appointed by the Governor  on advice of Chief Minister.
  • Submit resignation to Governor
  • Person appointed as Lokayukta should be Former Supreme court Judge or Former High Court Chief Justice. 
  • Kerala has two Upalokayukta
  • Person appointed as Upalokayukta should be Former High court Judge

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