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Inquiry Wing of Lokpal

Kumari Sonali

Inquiry Wing of Lokpal:

The Lokpal has constituted an inquiry wing to conduct a preliminary probe into graft-related offences committed by public servants.

  • Section 11 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, mandates the Lokpal to establish an inquiry wing.
  • This wing is responsible for conducting preliminary inquiries into offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, allegedly committed by specified public servants and functionaries.
  • There will be a Director of Inquiry under the Lokpal chairperson.
  • The director will be assisted by three Superintendents of Police (SPs) SP (general), SP (economic and banking) and SP (cyber).
  • Each SP will be further assisted by inquiry officers and other staff.
  • Preliminary Inquiry Timeline and Reporting: The Inquiry Wing must finalize its preliminary inquiry and submit a report to the Lokpal within 60 days.
  • This report should include feedback from both the public servant and the designated competent authority for each category of public servant.

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