Who among the following has been authorized to act as the Chairperson of Lokpal, with effect from 28 May 2022?
AJustice BS Patil
BJustice Pradip Kumar Mohanty
CJustice Chittaranjan Sharma
DJustice P Vishwanath Shetty
Answer:
B. Justice Pradip Kumar Mohanty
Read Explanation:
Justice Pradip Kumar Mohanty was appointed as the acting Chairperson of Lokpal starting on 28 May 2022, overseeing cases related to anti-corruption and ensuring accountability.
A Lokpal chief and its members are appointed by the President after obtaining the recommendations of a selection committee headed by the Prime Minister and comprising the speaker of the Lok Sabha, the Leader of Opposition in the lower house, the Chief Justice of India or a judge of the Supreme Court nominated by him, and an eminent jurist as recommended by the chairperson and members of the selection panel.
