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Who appoints the Lokayukta and Upalokayukta?

AGovernor of the state

BChief Minister

CSpeaker of Lok Sabha

DJudge of High Court

Answer:

A. Governor of the state

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The Governor appoints the Lokayukta and Upalokayukta. Lokayukta is an anti-corruption authority or ombudsman – an official appointed by the government to represent the interests of the public. He investigates allegations of corruption and maladministration against public servants and is tasked with speedy redressal of public grievances. Functions of the Lokayukta: 1.​Investigating the citizen “grievances” of injustice and hardship caused by maladministration. 2.Inquiry into an allegation of abuse of office, corruption, or lack of integrity against a public servant. 3.Such additional function in relation to the redress of grievances and eradication of corruption as may be specified by the Governor, by notification. The Lokayukta is usually a former High Court Chief Justice or former Supreme Court judge and has a fixed tenure.


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