Lokpal

Facts for Prelims (FFP)

Source: TH

 

Context: A parliamentary panel report has pointed out that Lokpal disposed of 68% of corruption complaints against public servants without any action in the last 4 years.

 

Other findings:

  • Only three complaints were fully investigated
  • Nearly 90% of complaints were not “in the prescribed format and hence rejected
  • The Lokpal has not prosecuted even a single person accused of graft to date.