Ombudsman
Karnataka Lokayukta
Lokayukta
63/100
Summary
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The Karnataka Lokayukta is one of India's most active and well-known state ombudsman institutions. Established under the Karnataka Lokayukta Act, 1984 — enacted by Chief Minister Ramakrishna Hegde — it covers a broad range of public officials including the Chief Minister, ministers, and MLAs. Karnataka's Lokayukta has historically been among the most active in the country.
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
- Karnataka Lokayukta Act, 1984
- Citation
- Karnataka Act 2 of 1984
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Chief Minister, state ministers, MLAs, members of state legislature, and state public servants of Karnataka; broad jurisdiction covering corruption, maladministration, and abuse of power complaints.