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Choose the correct answer:The appointment of Lok Aykta at the state level was first recommended by1. Rajasthan State Administrative Reforms Committee2. Administrative Reforms Commission of India (1966-70)3. Second Administrative Reforms Commission4. Sathanam Committee

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Administrative Reforms Commission of India (1966-70)
  • In India, the concept of constitutional ombudsman was first proposed by the then law minister Ashok Kumar Sen in parliament in the early 1960s.
  • The term Lokpal and Lokayukta were coined by Dr. L. M. Singhvi.
  • In 1966, the First Administrative Reforms Commission recommended the setting up of two independent authorities- at the central and state level, to look into complaints against public functionaries, including MPs.
  • In 1968, Lokpal bill was passed in Lok Sabha but lapsed with the dissolution of Lok Sabha and since then it has lapsed in the Lok Sabha many times.
  • Till 2011 eight attempts were made to pass the Bill, but all met with failure.
  • "India Against Corruption movement" led by Anna Hazare put pressure on the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government at the Centre and resulted in the passing of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill, 2013, in both the Houses of Parliament.
  • It received assent from President on 1 January 2014 and came into force on 16 January 2014.


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