Ombudsman
Chhattisgarh Lokayukta
Lokayukta
63/100
Summary
The Chhattisgarh Lokayukta is established under the Chhattisgarh Lokayukta Adhiniyam, 2001. Chhattisgarh was bifurcated from Madhya Pradesh on 1 November 2000 and enacted its own Lokayukta legislation in 2001, building on the MP framework.
Independence Scorecard
63/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 5 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Chhattisgarh Lokayukta Adhiniyam, 2001
- Citation
- Chhattisgarh Adhiniyam of 2001
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
State ministers, MLAs, and public servants of Chhattisgarh; investigates corruption and maladministration complaints.