Ombudsman
Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta
Lokayukta
63/100
Summary
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
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
- Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta and Up-Lokayukta Act, 1975
- Citation
- Uttar Pradesh Act of 1975
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
State ministers, MLAs, and public servants of Uttar Pradesh; investigates corruption and maladministration complaints.