Delhi Lokayukta

Delhi Lokayukta
Agency overview
Formed1997
Jurisdictional structure
Federal agencyIndia
Operations jurisdictionIndia
General nature
Operational structure
HeadquartersOffice of the Lokayukta, Government Of NCT Of Delhi, 'G' Block, Vikas Bhawan, I.P. Estates, New Delhi-110002, 2337-0865, 2337-0561, 2337-0073, Fax: 2337-8155 Telefax:2337-0570,
Agency executive

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 .[2] 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.[3][4] A bench of Lokayukta should consist of judicial and non-judicial members.[5]

A Lokayukta is appointed by the Governor of a state after consulting the committee consisting of Chief Minister of State, Speaker of its Legislative Assembly, Leader of Opposition in Legislature, Chairman of Legislative Council and Leader of Opposition in Legislative Council. Once appointed, a Lokayukta cannot be removed from office except in cases of misbehaviour or any other reasons specified in the Act and the term of service will be for five years.

  1. ^ "Department of Lokayukta". lokayukta.delhigovt.nic.in. Archived from the original on 30 August 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  2. ^ "What is a Lokayukta?". NDTV.com. 12 July 2010. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  3. ^ Seetharaman, G. (10 November 2018). "Delay in appointment of Lokpal & Lokayukta: Who will bell the graft?". The Economic Times. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  4. ^ Bureau, Our (18 December 2013). "Lok Sabha passes landmark Lokpal Bill". @businessline. Retrieved 30 August 2021. {{cite news}}: |last1= has generic name (help)
  5. ^ "Only four states have appointed judicial, non-judicial members of Lokayukta, says report". The Economic Times. 8 December 2020. Retrieved 31 August 2021.