Ombudsman
Jharkhand Lokayukta
Lokayukta
63/100
Summary
The Jharkhand Lokayukta is established under the Jharkhand Lokayukta Act, 2001. Jharkhand was bifurcated from Bihar on 15 November 2000 and enacted its Lokayukta legislation in 2001. The institution became operational on 4 December 2004.
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
- Jharkhand Lokayukta Act, 2001
- Citation
- Jharkhand Act of 2001; operational from 4 December 2004
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
State ministers, MLAs, and public servants of Jharkhand; investigates corruption and maladministration complaints.