Topic: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.
4. Lokpal as the anti-corruption ombudsman in India, is not performing as expected and requires reforms to fulfil its true potential and ensure accountability in the administration. Examine. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The anti-corruption movement in India has a disappointing past and a staggering present. The plea for a Lokpal to fight corruption was often linked with the political and electoral interests of the day.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the ways to effectively 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.
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, write about the various steps needed to rectify the above.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
