Lokpal of India has established an inquiry wing under Section 11 of Lokpal and Lokayukta act 2013, to discharge its statutory functions.
About Inquiry Wing of Lokpal
- Purpose: To conduct a preliminary inquiry into any offense alleged to have been committed by a public servant punishable under Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
- Timeline: Submit inquiry report to Lokpal within 60 days.
- Composition: Headed by Director of Inquiry under Lokpal chairperson.
- Director will be assisted by 3 Superintendents of Police (SPs) - SP (general), SP (economic and banking) and SP (cyber).
- Each SP will be further assisted by inquiry officers and other staff.
- It shall have all powers of civil court, under Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
About Lokpal
- An anti-corruption ombudsman established by Lokpal & Lokayuktas Act, 2013 to investigate & prosecute corruption cases involving public servants.
- Consists of a chairperson & 8 members with 50% are judicial members, appointed by President.
- Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghosh (2019) was 1st Lokpal. Justice AM Khanwilkar is current Lokpal.
- Power of superintendence & direction over any central investigation agency including CBI for cases referred to them by Lokpal.
Issues with Lokpal
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