Lokpal
▪ The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) submitted an investigation report against Trinamool Congress MP to the anti-corruption organization Lokpal.
▪ It is a statutory body established under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act 2013.
▪ Mandate: To inquire into allegations of corruption against certain public functionaries and for related matters.
Organisational Structure:
▪ It consists of a chair person and eight Members, out of whom four are Judicial Members.
▪ The Chairperson should be either the former Chief Justice of India,or a former Judge of the Supreme Court, or an eminent person who fulfills the eligibility criteria as specified
▪ A minimum of fifty percent of the Members will be from SC/ST/OBC/Minorities and women
