Ombudsman

Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta

Lokayukta

63/100

Summary

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The Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta is established under the Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta and Up-Lokayukta Act, 1975. One of India's early state Lokayukta statutes, it predates the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act 2013 by nearly four decades.

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
Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta and Up-Lokayukta Act, 1975
Citation
Uttar Pradesh Act of 1975
Full text
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Jurisdiction scope

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

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