Ombudsman
Maharashtra Lokayukta
Lokayukta
63/100
Summary
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The Maharashtra Lokayukta is the oldest state Lokayukta institution in India, established under the Maharashtra Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas Act, 1971 (operational 1972). Maharashtra was the first Indian state to formally establish the Lokayukta institution. Currently headed by Justice Vidyasagar Murleedharan Kanade.
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
- Maharashtra Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas Act, 1971
- Citation
- Maharashtra Act 2 of 1972 (passed 1971, operational 1972)
- Full text
- Agency website →
Jurisdiction scope
Chief Minister, state ministers, MLAs, and state public servants of Maharashtra; first state to establish Lokayukta institution; broad jurisdiction over corruption, maladministration, and abuse of power.