Which of the following States require(s) judicial qualifications for t...
To answer this question, we need to examine the requirements for the appointment of Lokayukta in each of the mentioned states - Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Bihar, and Andhra Pradesh.
1. Maharashtra:
In Maharashtra, the appointment and qualifications of Lokayukta are governed by the Maharashtra Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas Act, 1971. According to this act, the Lokayukta must be a sitting or retired Chief Justice or a sitting or retired Judge of the High Court. Therefore, Maharashtra requires judicial qualifications for the appointment of Lokayukta.
2. Rajasthan:
In Rajasthan, the appointment and qualifications of Lokayukta are governed by the Rajasthan Lokayukta and Up-Lokayuktas Act, 1973. According to this act, the Lokayukta must be a sitting or retired Chief Justice or a sitting or retired Judge of the High Court. Therefore, Rajasthan also requires judicial qualifications for the appointment of Lokayukta.
3. Bihar:
In Bihar, the appointment and qualifications of Lokayukta are governed by the Bihar Lokayukta Act, 2011. According to this act, the Lokayukta must be a person who is or has been a Judge of the Supreme Court or the Chief Justice of a High Court. Therefore, Bihar also requires judicial qualifications for the appointment of Lokayukta.
4. Andhra Pradesh:
In Andhra Pradesh, the appointment and qualifications of Lokayukta are governed by the Andhra Pradesh Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas Act, 1983. According to this act, the Lokayukta must be a sitting or retired Chief Justice or a sitting or retired Judge of the High Court. Therefore, Andhra Pradesh also requires judicial qualifications for the appointment of Lokayukta.
Based on the above analysis, we can conclude that the correct answer is option 'C' - 4 only, as Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh require judicial qualifications for the appointment of Lokayukta, while Rajasthan and Bihar do not.
Which of the following States require(s) judicial qualifications for t...
In respect of Lokayukta, shall be held only by a person appointed by the Governor, being a person who is or has been a Judge of the Supreme Court or who is or has been a Judge of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh.