Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Difference between the proposals of Jan LOKPAL BILL & DRAFT LOKPAL BILL


DRAFT LOKPAL BILL

1. Lokpal does not have powers to investigate the prime minister.
2. Lokpal can only probe complaints approved by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha or the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
3. Lokpal will only be an Advisory Body with a role limited to forwarding reports to a "Competent Authority".
4. Lokpal will have no police powers and no ability to register a First Information Report or proceed with criminal investigations.
5. The CBI and Lokpal will be unconnected.
6. Punishment for corruption will be a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of up to 7 years.

Jan LOKPAL BILL

1. Lokpal will have the powers to investigate the prime minister.
2. Lokpal will have powers to initiate suo moto action or receive complaints of corruption from any citizen if it deems it worthy.
3. Lokpal will have the power to initiate prosecution of anyone found guilty.
4. Lokpal will have police powers as well as the ability to register FIRs.
5. Lokpal and the anti corruption wing of the CBI will be one independent body.
6. Punishments will be a minimum of 10 years and a maximum of up to life imprisonment.
                                                                           -------------Courtesy: Wikipedia

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