Lokpal
- The number of complaints received by the Lokpal has decreased sharply from a peak of 2,469 in 2022-23 to just 233 this year (till September).
About Lokpal
- It is a statutory anti-corruption body established under Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013.
- Present Chairperson: Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar.
- Composition: Consists of a Chairperson and up to 8 Members, with 50% being Judicial Members.
- At least 50% of total Members must be from SC, ST, OBC, Minorities, and women.
- Term for members: 5 years or till the age of 70 years.
- Appointment: Appointed by the President after obtaining the recommendations of a Selection Committee consisting of,
- Prime Minister (Chairperson)
- Speaker of Lok Sabha
- Leader of Opposition /Leader of single largest opposition party in Lok Sabha
- Chief Justice of India/Judge of the Supreme Court nominated by him/her
- One eminent jurist to be nominated by the President
