Lokpal and Lokayuktas


 
 
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Lokpal and Lokayuktas

 

  • The success of democracy and the attainment of socio- economic development depends on the speedy redressal of citizens' grievances. That is why various institution like Ombudsman, administrative court system were developed in various countries of the world for redressal of these complaints.
  • In Sweden, the Ombudsman was first established in 1809 under the Constitution.
  • In India, Ombudsman is known as Lokpal.
  • In Finland in 1918, Denmark in 1954, Norway in 1962 and Britain in 1967, the Ombudsman was established to end corruption.
  • Ombudsman-Ombudsman has been called the Commissioner of the Administration to search for complaints made by citizens regarding the misuse of bureaucratic powers.
  • Ombudsmen are known by different names in different countries. In England, New Zealand and Denmark, it is known by the name of Parliamentary Commissioner, in the Soviet Union as 'Speaker' or Prosecutor.
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    Question : 1

    The first Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha in _______________________.

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 2

    Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill was passed by the Rajya Sabha on 17 December 2013 and Lok Sabha on 18 December 2013. It came into force as law from 1 January 2014, following the signature of President ______________________

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 3

    Which of the following are correct :

    (a) In India, Ombudsman is known as Lokpal.

    (b) In India, the term Lokpal was first used for the Ombudsman in the year 1969.

    Right Option : A
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