Justice Satyendra Kumar Singh Sworn in as New Lokayukta of Madhya Pradesh | 23 Mar 2024
Why in News?
Recently, Justice Satyendra Kumar Singh was appointed as the new Lokayukta (anti-corruption ombudsman) of Madhya Pradesh.
Key Points
- He took the oath of office in the ceremony administered by Governor Mangubhai Patel at Raj Bhavan.
Lokayukta
- The Lokayukta is the Indian Parliamentary Ombudsman, executed into power, through and for, each of the State Governments of India.
- It is an anti-corruption authority. The object of the Lokayukta system in a state is to investigate grievances, allegations against public servants.
- The origin of the Lokayukta can be drawn to the Ombudsman in Scandinavian countries.
- In India, the Administrative Reforms Commission, (1966-70), had recommended the creation of the Lokpal at the Centre and Lokayukta in the states.
- Before the passing of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act in 2013, several states in India passed laws for creating the Institution of 'Lokayukta'.
- Maharashtra was first in this respect with its Lokayukta body established in 1971.