Topic: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.
4. The institution of the Lokpal is yet to play any significant role in tackling corruption in the country. Examine. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 2.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about limitations of Lokpal and the ways to effective operationalise Lokapal.
Directive word:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer:
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by writing about the aims and objectives of Lokpal and Lokayutka in India.
Body:
First, write about the various issues concerning Lokpal in India – government has not made rules prescribing the form for filing complaints to the Lokpal, rules regarding asset disclosure by public servants, inquiry and prosecution wings are yet to be set up, not appointment of the Director of Inquiry or Prosecution etc.
Next, writ about the impact of the above and suggest steps to overcome it.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward to effectively operationalise Lokpal.
