The Full Bench of Lokpal of India has adopted a new Motto replacing the old one.
•Old Motto: Ma Gridhah Kasyasvid Dhanam (Do not be greedy for anyone’s wealth)
•New Motto: “Empower Citizens, Expose Corruption”
About Lokpal of India:
•The Lokpal of India is an independent statutory body established under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 to inquire into allegations of corruption against public functionaries.
•Establishment: The Act came into effect on 16th January 2014
Composition:
•One Chairperson (former CJI or Supreme Court Judge).
•Up to 8 Members (4 Judicial + 4 non-judicial).
•Appointed by the President based on recommendations from a high-level Selection Committeehttps://www.iasjnana.com/.
Jurisdiction:
•Can investigate complaints against:
– Prime Minister, Ministers, MPs
– Group A–D central government employees
•Officials of bodies partially/fully funded by the Government of India
•Individuals or entities receiving foreign contributions (above ₹1 crore/year)
Functions & Powers:
•Inquire into corruption cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
•Authorized to sanction prosecution, attach property, and recommend suspension or transfer of officials.
•Can summon witnesses, seize documents, and exercise civil court powers.
•Supervises CBI in cases it refers for investigation.
•Engages with other government agencies for inquiry and enforcement.
•16th January observed as the ‘Lokpal Day’.
•Justice A. M. Khanwilkar – second Chairperson of the Lokpal of Indiahttps://www.iasjnana.com/
