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Sikkim Lokayukta

Lokayukta

63/100

Summary

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The Sikkim Lokayukta is established under the Sikkim Lokayukta and Deputy Lokayukta Act, 2012, which received Presidential assent on 16 July 2012. Wikipedia also references a Sikkim Lokayukta Bill 2017 as a later revision.

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
Sikkim Lokayukta and Deputy Lokayukta Act, 2012
Citation
Sikkim Act of 2012; Presidential assent 16 July 2012
Full text
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Jurisdiction scope

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

Secondary Sources