Ombudsman

Mizoram Lokayukta

Lokayukta

63/100

Summary

The Mizoram Lokayukta is established under the Mizoram Lokayukta and Deputy Lokayukta Act, 2014, effective November 2014. Operational since March 2019 with Pu C. Lalsawta, IAS (Retd) as first Chairperson.

Independence Scorecard

Independence Score: 63/100 (good)
63/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
AppointmentExecutive appointment
Term length5 years
Removal standardFor cause only
Budget independenceLegislative line item
Subpoena powerYes
Compel testimonyYes
Records accessFull access
Public reports requiredYes
Pre-publication reviewNone — reports published directly

Statute

Name
Mizoram Lokayukta and Deputy Lokayukta Act, 2014
Citation
Mizoram Act of 2014; effective November 2014
Full text
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Jurisdiction scope

State ministers, MLAs, and public servants of Mizoram; investigates corruption and maladministration complaints.

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