Delhi Assembly passes Jan Lokpal Bill
Q. Which bill was recently passed by the Delhi Assembly providing for an ombudsman with the power to act against government functionaries including those belonging to the Centre on 5th December 2015?- Published on 07 Dec 15a. Jan Lokpal Bill
b. Delhi School Education (Amendment) Bill (DSEAA)
c. Delhi School (Verification of Accounts and Refund of Excess Fee) Bill
d. All of the above
ANSWER: Jan Lokpal Bill
Delhi Assembly has passed the Jan Lokpal Bill which provides for an ombudsman to act against government functionaries including those of the Centre, which was a tribute to veteran activist Anna Hazare.The bill received 64 votes in favour in a 70 member Delhi Assembly. The Bill has also made provision for one additional HC judge, one eminent person and a former chairperson in the selection panel for the Jan Lokpal. As per the Bill, the impeachment process for the removal will commence only after HC monitors probe against Lokpal. As per provisions of the Bill, Lokpal can even probe corruption against Union Ministers and central government officials in Delhi/NCR.
