Who started anti-corruption movement?
| 2011 Indian anti-corruption movement | |
|---|---|
| Caused by | Corruption in public environment Government corruption Police corruption Judicial corruption Corporate corruption Kleptocracy Electoral fraud Red tape Discretionary powers of politician Black money |
| Goals | Enactment of anti-corruption legislature, Jan Lokpal Bill for ombudsman |
Where does the Anna Hazare movement start?
Hazare began an “indefinite fast” on 5 April 2011 at Jantar Mantar in Delhi as part of the campaign to form a joint committee of government and civil society representatives.
Who advocated the office of Lokpal against corruption?
The concept of a constitutional ombudsman was first proposed in parliament by Law Minister Ashoke Kumar Sen in the early 1960s. The first Jan Lokpal Bill was proposed by Adv Shanti Bhushan in 1968 and passed in the 4th Lok Sabha in 1969, but did not pass through the Rajya Sabha.
Who gave oath to Lokpal?
President Ram Nath Kovind administered the oath of office to Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose as Lokpal. Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose has become the first Lokpal of the country. President Ram Nath Kovind administered him the oath of the office. He has also been appointed as the chairperson of Lokpal.
What is the motto of Lokpal?
The motto of Lokpal “मा गृधः कस्यस्विद्धनम् was also adopted today.
Who is current Lokayukta of India?
Virendra Singh (Lokayukta) was appointed lokayukta of Uttar Pradesh on 16 December 2015 by Supreme Court of India He is first Lokayukta of India who is appointed by Supreme Court of India. He is successor of Justice N.K.
Who appoints Lokayukta and Up Lokayukta?
According to the Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta and UpLokayukta Act of 1975, the Governor of the state can appoint a person to be the Lokayukta and one or more persons as uplokayukta(s)(Deputy Lokayukta).
Is Lokayukta a judicial body?
Lokayukta today are the institutional manifestations of the need to provide a quasi-judicial body, which would act as a watchdog to pinpoint wrong doings of the administration, look into complaints of the victims of corrupt elements and suggest measures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of our Government.
What is meant by judicial activism?
Judicial Activism can be defined as a philosophy of judicial decision making whereby judges allow their personal views regarding a public policy instead of constitutionalism.
Who was the first Lokayukta of Maharashtra?
(Although, Odisha was the first state to pass the act in 1970, it was implemented only in 1983 when it nomintated its first lokayukta)….
| Maharashtra Lokayukta | |
|---|---|
| Agency executive | Sanjay Bhatia, UpaLokayukta of Maharashtra and current in charge (I/c) of Lokayukta. |
When was the first Lokayukta established in Maharashtra?
The Maharashtra Lokayukta Institution came into being from 25th October, 1972 and has been successful in redressing the grievances in about 60-70% of the complaints.
How do I approach Lokayukta?
150/- towards prescribed complaint fee drawn in favour of the Registrar of Institution of Lokayukta of Andhra Pradesh , in any bank having branch at Hyderabad. A complaint may also be filed in person and pay the complaint fee of Rs. 150/- in cash. A wide range of Public Servants, defined in Section 2(k) of the A.P.
Who of the following was the first person from Maharashtra to become a grandmaster in chess?
Viswanathan Anand was the first Grandmaster in India. D. Gukesh has become India’s youngest GM at 12 years, 7 months and 17 days With this achievement, Gukesh has overtaken Praggnanandhaa who held the record at 12 years and 10 months in June 2018.
Which country has most grandmasters?
Russia