The Sikkim Lokayukta Bill, an act seeking to check corruption in the state, got the approval of the President of India on 28 August 2012. The bill was passed by the Sikkim Assembly on 29 December 2010, subsequently it was sent to the state governor who forwarded it for presidential nod on 13 January 2011.
The Sikkim Lokayukta Act sets accountability on government authorities and aims at checking corruption in the state. The principal objective of the Act is citizens’ grievances redressal, especially those related to corruption in the functioning of public bodies or authorities including that of favouritism.
As per the Act the Lokayukta is to be appointed by the Governor and be given the responsibility to conduct enquiry and investigations after consultations with the Chief Justice of the Sikkim High Court, the Speaker of the Assembly and the Leader of Opposition. It also provides that the Lokayukta initiate enquiry on the receipt of complaints and after the approval of a Minister, Chief Secretary or Secretary.
Sikkim Lokayukta Bill received Presidential Assent
India Current Affairs August 2012. The Sikkim Lokayukta Bill, an act seeking to check corruption in the state, got the approval of the President of India on 28 August 2012
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