The government introduced the Lok Pal and Lokayuktas Bill, 2011 and the Constitution (116th Amendment) Bill, 2011 on December 22, 2011. The Lok Pal Bill, 2011, introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 4, 2011, was withdrawn by the government. In this context, it is useful to understand the current laws and authorities to curb corruption, and to examine the effectiveness of the current systems. In this page, we collate PRS notes and articles on these issues, as well as links to various Acts and Notifications related to corruption.
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| The government introduced the Lok Pal and Lokayuktas Bill, 2011 and the Constitution (116th Amendment) Bill, 2011 on December 22, 2011. The Lok Pal Bill, 2011, introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 4, 2011, was withdrawn by the government. In this context, it is useful to understand the current laws and authorities to curb corruption, and to examine the effectiveness of the current systems. In this page, we collate PRS notes and articles on these issues, as well as links to various Acts and Notifications related to corruption. |
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 PRS Analysis of the Bill as Passed by Lok Sabha |
Comparison of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill, 2011, as introduced, with the version of the Bill passed on December 27, 2011 by the Lok Sabha |
| Lok Pal and Lokayuktas Bill, 2011 as Passed by Lok Sabha |
Text of the Lok Pal and Lokayuktas Bill, 2011 as Passed by Lok Sabha
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| Comparison of the Lok Pal Bill 2011 and Lok Pal and Lokayuktas Bill, 2011 |
Major differences between the Lok Pal Bill 2011 and the Lok Pal and Lokayuktas Bill, 2011 |
| Comparison of the Standing Committee, Lok Pal Bill 2011 and Lok Pal and Lokayuktas Bill, 2011 |
Comparison of the Lok Pal Bill, 2011 with the key recommendations of the Standing Committee report on the Bill and the Lok Pal and Lokayuktas Bill, 2011 |
| The Constitution (116th Amendment) Bill, 2011 |
Text of the Constitution (116th Amendment) Bill, 2011 introduced in the Lok Sabha on December 22, 2011 |
| The Lok Pal and Lokayuktas Bill, 2011 |
Text of the Lok Pal and Lokayuktas Bill, 2011 introduced in the Lok Sabha on December 22, 2011 |
| Comparison of the Lok Pal Bill, 2011 |
Comparison of the Lok Pal Bill, 2011 with the key recommendations of the Standing Committee report on the Bill |
| PRS Legislative Brief |
Analysis of the Lok Pal Bill introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 4, 2011 |
| PRS Bill Summary |
Summary of the Lok Pal Bill, 2011 introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 4, 2011 |
| The Lok Pal Bill, 2011 |
Text of the Lok Pal Bill, 2011 introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 4, 2011 |
| Recommendations of Expert Committees |
Recommendations of various experts committees on the questions framed by the government on the Lok Pal Bill
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| Comparison of government bill, the Jan Lokpal Bill and NCPRI's suggestions |
This note compares key features of the government Lokpal Bill, Anna Hazare's Jan Lokpal Bill and some amendments suggested by NCPRI on the government bill.
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Frequently asked questions about the Lok Pal Bill |
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A detailed look at the genesis, history of the Lok Pal and recommendations made by various committees |
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Some facts and figures about corruption cases against public officials |
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A detailed how to guide about how can an individual engage with the law making process |
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A look at the Laws and Process presently in place to investigate and prosecute corrupt public officials. |
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A brief history of the Lok Pal Bill since 1963.
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Draft of Lok Pal Bill prepared by representatives of Government (as on 21/06/2011)
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Draft Jan Lokpal Bill 2011
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Draft of Lok Pal Bill prepared by nominees of civil society (as on 21/06/2011) |
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Earlier Lok Pal Bills
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| The Lokpal Bill, 2001 |
| The Lokpal Bill, 1998 |
| The Lokpal Bill, 1996 |
| The Lokpal Bill, 1989 |
| The Lokpal Bill, 1985 |
| The Lokpal Bill, 1977 |
| The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill, 1971 |
| The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill, 1968 |
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Standing Committee Reports
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| The Lokpal Bill, 2001 |
| The Lokpal Bill 1998 |
| The Lokpal Bill, 1996 |
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