26, March 2019 26/03/2019 – Posted in: MAINS QUESTIONS

Why is Lokpal bill important for India? Discuss the Powers and duties of the Lokpal?

 

Points to be included in answer

 

Introduction

  • Origin/Background of Lokpal
  • What is Lokpal bill (ombudsman to protect the common man from corruption in public service centers)

 

Main Body

  • Importance : Fight against corruption, Anti corruption policy
  • Provisions of the act (after receiving complaint setting up a team, committee to investigate, public servants covered under Lokpal including Prime minister, Seizure of property or assets).
  • Powers ( Power to protect all the public servants who act as whistle-blowers, Special Whistle Blowers Protection Act, Fine impose upto 2 lakh)

 

Conclusion

India already have some anti corruption agencies like Central Vigilance Commissioner, Central Bureau of Investigation but the practice of corruption is still prevalent in the country. So the composition of another anti corruption agency will not create much difference because the corruption is in the minds of the general public.