Jan Lokpal Bill is an instrument to control corruption in sociopolitical, business and administrative life of India. It is also designed to address public grievances and protect those who throw open the lid on major political or business scandals. The bill is supposed to work like an ombudsman.
It has become big matter of controversy with varied views. The major hindrance for political system to accept it in form advocated by its proponents is that it dilutes the power of the parliament.It is construed by many as being antithesis to the parliamentary systems.
The bill incorporates power investigate corrupt politicians, administrative and all others under its ambit without prior permission and independently. This bill first issued in the year 1968 has undergone many variations but has yet to be cleared by both the houses.
A compromise bill is being favored as against the one proposed by Anna Hazare and his supporters. The bill seeks to empower people to keep an eye on the systems and punish those found guilty. This is perceived unconstitutional by many among the ruling class.
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