Organisation: The Lokayukta Institution was came into force in Karnataka in 1984. It comprises 3 members, one is Lokayukta and two are the Upa Lokayuktas. Retired Judge of Supreme Court or Chief Justice of High Court is appointed as Lokayukta and retired Judge of High Court is Upa Lokayukta. The Governor appoints the Lokayukta with the consultation of committee consisting of Chief Minister, Chief Justice of High Court, Speaker of Assembly, Chairman of the Council and Leaders of Opposition. The Lokayukta is appointed for 5 years and removed from the office by the Governor on the charge of misbehavior or incapability’ proved in the State Legislature. by 2/3rd majority.

The powers and functions of Lokayukta are as follows:

(a) The Lokayukta receives complaints and allegations from any person against the corrupted officials, 

(b) The Lokayukta can proceeds to investigate on a prima facie consideration. If it is satisfied that a criminal offence has been committed, it may initiate prosecution. 

(c) The Lokayukta may investigate any action taken by the public servant if-it is referred by the state government. 

(d) The Lokayukta has extensive powers of raids, searches, seizure of documents, properties, jewellery, cash, etc. which are unaccounted. 

(e) In the process of investigation, the Lokayukta deals with the issue of search warrant.