The creation of the institution of Lokpal was first recommended by whom?
a) Law Commission
b) Santhanam Committee
c) Shah Commission
d) Administrative Reforms Commission
Answer. d) Administrative Reforms Commission
The creation of the institution of Lokpal was first recommended by the First Administrative Reforms Commission ( ARC), in 1966. This commission was formed under the chairmanship of Moraji Desai.
The Second Administrative Reforms Commission ( ARC), 2005 recommends Ethics in Governance.
About Lokpal and Lokayukta:
The meaning of Lokpal is Ombudsman. The concept of Lokpal ( Ombudsman) has been borrowed from Sweden.
The first Administrative Reforms Commission recommended a two-tier system- Lokpal at the center and Lokayukta in the state.
Lokpal and Lokayukta words were coined by L. M Singhavi.
The Maharashtra became the first state to introduce Lokayukta in the year 1971.
About Santhanam Committee:
Santhanam Committee was formed in 1964 and recommended the formation of the Vigilance Commission.
About Shah Commission (1966):
Shah Commission was formed in 1966 to determine the boundary of Punjab state.
Shah Commission (1977 ):
Shah Commission was formed in 1977 by the Janata Party to enquire about the abuse of authority and malpractices during the National Emergency ( 21-month period from 1975 to 1977).
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