Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013
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Summary
Established the institution of Lokpal at the central level and Lokayuktas at the state level to inquire into allegations of corruption against public functionaries including the Prime Minister (with safeguards).
Key Facts
Type Legislation
Source Historical Record (Curated)
Published Wednesday, 1 January 2014
Affected Population 1.4 billion citizens, 20 million government employees
Key Numbers
20 million central + state government employees
Rs 3.3 lakh crore transferred via DBT
1,500+ services on UMANG app
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
UPA II Congress-led UPA
Left Centre Right