Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013:
1.The Lokpal has jurisdiction over the Prime Minister, Ministers, Members of Parliament, and all categories of Central Government employees.
2.The Selection Committee for the Lokpal includes the Prime Minister, the Speaker of Lok Sabha, and the Chief Justice of India or a judge nominated by him.
3.The Act mandates every state to establish a Lokayukta within one year of its commencement.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 1 and 3 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation:

  • The Lokpal covers a wide jurisdiction including the Prime Minister (with exceptions), Ministers, MPs, and Group A to D officials.
  • The Selection Committee includes the Prime Minister, Speaker of Lok Sabha, Leader of Opposition, and Chief Justice of India or a nominated Supreme Court judge, along with an eminent jurist nominated by the President.
  • The Act requires states to establish Lokayuktas through a law within 365 days of the Act’s commencement.

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