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Lokpal Bill

Also referred to as the citizens'


ombudsman bill Lokpal (Sanskrit: protector of the

people). The word Lokpal was coined in 1963 by L.M.Singhvi,

Key features of proposed bill


To establish a central government anti-corruption institution called Lokpal, supported by Lokayukta at the state level Every month on its website, the Lokayukta will publish a list of cases dealt with Investigations of each case must be completed in one year Losses caused to the government by a corrupt individual will be recovered at the time of conviction Government officework

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