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Lokayukta Bill – Maharashtra
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- Maharashtra became the first state to pass a Lokayukta Bill.
- It aims to bring the Chief Minister of the state and the council of ministers under the ambit of the anti-corruption watchdog.
- Maharashtra Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayukta Act of 1971, is currently in force in the state.
- Under the existing law, the anti-corruption ombudsman could only recommend action against government officials.
- However, the new Act empowers the Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayukta to direct the state agencies to investigate a corruption case.
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