Lokayukta Investigation in Karnataka:
Lokayukta is State-level anti-corruption body tasked with investigating complaints of corruption and maladministration against public officials.
- It is inspired by the Ombudsman system in Scandinavian countries.
- It was recommended by the first Administrative Reforms Commission, 1966 chaired by Morarji Desai.
- The first Lokayukta was established in Maharashtra in 1971.
- Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, 2013:
- Mandates the establishment of Lokpal at the Union level and Lokayukta in states.
- Requires that at least 50% of members belong to SCs, STs, OBCs, minorities, or women.
- Lokayukta is a statutory body without constitutional status.
