Ombudsman
Odisha Lokayukta
Lokayukta
63/100
Summary
The Odisha Lokayukta is established under the Odisha Lokayukta Act, 2014, enacted in February 2014 — making Odisha the first state to pass such legislation after the central Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act 2013 came into force. An earlier Odisha Lokayukta Act dated to 1971 (operational 1983) but the 2014 Act is the current governing statute.
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
- Odisha Lokayukta Act, 2014
- Citation
- Odisha Act of 2014 (February 2014); first state post-Lokpal Act
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
State ministers, MLAs, and public servants of Odisha; investigates corruption and maladministration complaints.