Lokpal and Lokyukta

Lokpal and Lokyukta are anti-corruption authorities that represent the public interest of the people of India. The Lokpal has the authority to investigate allegations linked to corruption against public offices under the central government. At the state level, the same function is performed by the Lokayukta.

It was after the Anna Hazare led 2011 Jan Lokpal movement that The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act was passed in 2013 with amendments in Parliament.