Lokpal Bill
10 points of the Lokpal Bill which make it stronger
* Lokpal will have power of superintendence and direction over any central investigation agency including CBI for cases referred to them by the ombudsman.
* A high-powered committee chaired by the PM will recommend selection of CBI director. The collegium will comprise PM, leader of opposition in Lok Sabha and Chief Justice of India PM has been brought under purview of the Lokpal, so also central ministers and senior officials.
* Directorate of prosecution will be under overall control of CBI director. At present, it comes under law ministry.
* Appointment of director of prosecution to be based on recommendation of the Central Vigilance Commission.
* Director of prosecution will also have a fixed tenure of two years like CBI chief.
* Transfer of CBI officers investigating cases referred by Lokpal with the approval of watchdog.
* Bill incorporates provisions for attachment and confiscation of property acquired by corrupt means, even while prosecution is pending.
* Bill lays down clear timelines for preliminary enquiry and investigation and trial. Provides for special courts Public servants will not present their view before preliminary enquiry if the case requires 'element of surprise' like raids and searches.
* Bill grants powers to Lokpal to sanction prosecution against public servants.
* CBI may appoint a panel of advocates with approval of Lokpal, CBI will not have to depend on govt advocates.
Important features
Lokpal will consist of a chairperson and a maximum of eight members, of which 50% will be judicial members 50% members of Lokpal shall be from SC/ST/OBCs, minorities and women Selection of chairperson and members of Lokpal through a selection committee consisting of PM, Speaker of Lok Sabha, leader of opposition in Lok Sabha, Chief Justice of India or a sitting Supreme Court judge nominated by CJI Eminent jurist to be nominated by President of India on
* Lokpal will have power of superintendence and direction over any central investigation agency including CBI for cases referred to them by the ombudsman.
* A high-powered committee chaired by the PM will recommend selection of CBI director. The collegium will comprise PM, leader of opposition in Lok Sabha and Chief Justice of India PM has been brought under purview of the Lokpal, so also central ministers and senior officials.
* Directorate of prosecution will be under overall control of CBI director. At present, it comes under law ministry.
* Appointment of director of prosecution to be based on recommendation of the Central Vigilance Commission.
* Director of prosecution will also have a fixed tenure of two years like CBI chief.
* Transfer of CBI officers investigating cases referred by Lokpal with the approval of watchdog.
* Bill incorporates provisions for attachment and confiscation of property acquired by corrupt means, even while prosecution is pending.
* Bill lays down clear timelines for preliminary enquiry and investigation and trial. Provides for special courts Public servants will not present their view before preliminary enquiry if the case requires 'element of surprise' like raids and searches.
* Bill grants powers to Lokpal to sanction prosecution against public servants.
* CBI may appoint a panel of advocates with approval of Lokpal, CBI will not have to depend on govt advocates.
Important features
Lokpal will consist of a chairperson and a maximum of eight members, of which 50% will be judicial members 50% members of Lokpal shall be from SC/ST/OBCs, minorities and women Selection of chairperson and members of Lokpal through a selection committee consisting of PM, Speaker of Lok Sabha, leader of opposition in Lok Sabha, Chief Justice of India or a sitting Supreme Court judge nominated by CJI Eminent jurist to be nominated by President of India on