Delhi Lokayukta

rdf:langString Delhi Lokayukta

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rdf:langString Office of the Lokayukta, Government Of NCT Of Delhi, 'G' Block, Vikas Bhawan, I.P. Estates, New Delhi-110002, 2337-0865, 2337-0561, 2337-0073, Fax: 2337-8155 Telefax:2337-0570,

rdf:langString Delhi Lokayukta is a high level statutory functionary formed by the Government of Delhi under the Delhi Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas Act, 1995. The position acts as the parliamentary ombudsman for the Union Territory of Delhi. The act is aimed to increase efficiency in the standard of services in Public offices through immediate investigation of grievances against ministers, legislators and other public servants and officials serving in Government offices, by any member of public through their timely investigation . The passage of Lokpal and Lokayukta's Act,2013 in Parliament had become law from January 16,2014 and requires each state to appoint its Lokayukta within a year. A bench of Lokayukta should consist of judicial and non-judicial members. A Lokayukta is appointed by the Governor of a state after consulting the committee consisting of Chief Minister of State, Speaker of its Legislative Assembly, Leader of Opposition in Legislature, Chairman of Legislative Council and Leader of Opposition in Legislative Council. Once appointed, a Lokayukta cannot be removed from office except in cases of misbehaviour or any other reasons specified in the Act and the term of service will be for five years.

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