Uttarakhand Lokayukta

Uttarakhand Lokayukta[1] is the Parliamentary Ombudsman for the state of Uttarakhand (India). It is a high level statutory functionary, created to address grievances of the public against ministers, legislators, administration and public servants in issues related to misuse of power, mal-administration and corruption. It was first formed under the Uttarakhand Lokayukta Act, 2014 and approved by the Governor of Uttarakhand. The passage of Lokpal and Lokayukta's Act,2013 in Parliament had become law from January 16, 2014 and requires each state to appoint its Lokayukta within a year.[2][3][4] and assists him in his work and acts in-charge Lokayukta in case the position fells vacant before time.

Powers

Uttarakhand Lokayukta has complete and exclusive authority for enquiring into allegations or complaints against the State Chief Minister, State Deputy Chief Minister, Ministers of the state Government, Leader of Opposition and Government officials. Lokayukta Act of the state which serves as its tool against corruption covers Chief Ministers, ex-Chief Ministers, Government officials, Ministers, IAS officers and all public servants. Uttarakhand Lokayukta has powers to enquire into corruption allegations and related matters against Government officials, Public servants and elected officials in the Government.

Appointment and tenure
  1. Justice (retd) S. H. A. Raza - 2002 to 2008[5]
  2. Justice (retd) M. M Ghildiyal - 2008 to 2013[5]

References
  1. https://uk.gov.in/upload/announcements/Announcement-175.pdf
  2. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/why-there-is-no-lokpal-at-centre-and-lokayukta-in-many-states/articleshow/66570168.cms
  3. https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/lok-sabha-passes-landmark-lokpal-bill/article20701403.ece1
  4. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/only-four-states-have-appointed-judicial-non-judicial-members-of-lokayukta-says-report/articleshow/79627314.cms
  5. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/uttarakhand-drags-its-feet-on-appointing-lokayukta/article7608750.ece
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