- In 1968, Lokpal bill was introduced in Lok sabha but couldn’t be passed.
- Again, till 2013 Lokpal bill was introduced in Lok sabha several times, but couldn’t succeed.
- In 2011, Lokpal Bill was passed in Lok sabha, but couldn’t pass in Rajya Sabha.
- Finally, with pressure from public and Anna Hazare, Lokpal Bill was passed in December 2013, there are many differences between govt version of Lokpal bill and Jan Lokpal bill though.
- Features :-
- Lokpal will have maximum of 8 members, half of them will be judicial members. And remaining half of them will be from SC/ST/OBC, minorities and women.
- For false complaints, imprisonment can be given for the maximum of 1 year and fine upto 1 lakh rupees.
- Inquiry have to be finished in 60 days. And investigation must be completed within 6 months. And the punishment have to be declared within 2 years.
- Conclusion :-Though Lokpal have some drawbacks, now at least we have a law to prosecute corrupt politicians. Lokpal restored the public faith in the Government. And this Lokpal must be amended to make it more stronger weapon against corruption.
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