The posts of Lokpal and Lokayukta in India are based on which of the following?
2013
The posts of Lokpal and Lokayukta in India are based on which of the following?
- A.
Parliamentary Commissioner of the United Kingdom
- B.
Ombudsman of Scandinavia
- C.
Procurator General of Russia
- D.
Council of State of France
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Correct answer: B
The posts of Lokpal (at the Centre) and Lokayukta (in the States) are India's anti-corruption ombudsman institutions. They are modelled on the institution of the Ombudsman, which originated in the Scandinavian countries — first established in Sweden in 1809 and later adopted across other Scandinavian states. Dr. L. M. Singhvi coined the terms 'Lokpal' and 'Lokayukta' as the Indian version of the ombudsman for the redressal of citizens' grievances against public officials. Hence, the correct basis is the Ombudsman of Scandinavia.