Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Lokpal:
1.It consists of a chairperson and 10 members.
2.The President of India appoints the Chairperson and Members of Lokpal.
3.The Prime Minister of India does not fall under the jurisdiction of Lokpal.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Explanations –
Statements 1 and 3 are incorrect. The Lokpal consists of a chairperson and a maximum of 8 members, not 10. Out of these, at least 50% must be judicial members, and at least 50% must belong to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, minorities, or women. The Prime Minister falls under the jurisdiction of Lokpal. However, this is subject to certain exceptions, such as allegations related to international relations, security, public order, atomic energy, and space
Statement 2 is correct. The Chairperson and Members of Lokpal are appointed by the President of India based on the recommendations of a Selection Committee. This committee includes the Prime Minister (as Chairperson), Speaker of Lok Sabha, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Chief Justice of India (or a nominated Supreme Court judge), and an eminent jurist.
Source: The Hindu
