Ombudsman
Telangana Lokayukta
Lokayukta
63/100
Summary
The Telangana Lokayukta operates under the Andhra Pradesh Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas Act, 1983, as adapted by Telangana after it became a separate state in June 2014 under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act 2014. Telangana has not enacted a standalone Lokayukta act; a 2019 ordinance expanded eligibility criteria but did not replace the adapted AP 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
- Andhra Pradesh Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas Act, 1983 (adapted by Telangana 2014)
- Citation
- AP Act 4 of 1983, adapted by Telangana under Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act 2014
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
State ministers, MLAs, and public servants of Telangana; investigates corruption and maladministration complaints. Jurisdiction inherited from AP at bifurcation in 2014.