The Article 266 of the Constitution provides that all revenues receive...
In most of the states, the Lokayukta can initiate investigations either on the basis of a complaint received from the citizen against unfair administrative action or suo moto. But he does not enjoy the power to start investigations on his own initiative (suo moto) in the States of Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Assam.
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The Article 266 of the Constitution provides that all revenues receive...
It states all revenues received by the Government of a State, all loans raised by that Government by the issue of treasury bills, loans or ways and means advances and all moneys received by that Government in repayment of loans shall form one consolidated fund to be entitled the Consolidated Fund of the State. correct answer is option C
The Article 266 of the Constitution provides that all revenues receive...
Statement 1: In most of the states, the lokayukta can initiate investigations either on the basis of a complaint received from the citizen against unfair administrative action or suo moto.
Explanation:
- Lokayukta is an anti-corruption ombudsman institution in India. It is responsible for investigating and addressing complaints of corruption and maladministration against public servants.
- In most states, the lokayukta can initiate investigations based on complaints received from citizens. This means that if a citizen files a complaint against an unfair administrative action, the lokayukta can investigate the matter.
- Additionally, the lokayukta also has the power to initiate investigations suo moto. This means that the lokayukta can initiate an investigation on its own without waiting for a complaint from a citizen. It can take cognizance of any matter that it deems fit for investigation.
Statement 2: But he does not enjoy the power to start investigations on his own initiative (suo moto) in the States of Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and Assam.
Explanation:
- While it is true that in most states, the lokayukta can initiate investigations suo moto, there are exceptions.
- In the States of Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and Assam, the lokayukta does not have the power to initiate investigations on its own initiative (suo moto).
- In these states, the lokayukta can only initiate investigations based on complaints received from citizens. It cannot take up matters on its own without a complaint.
Conclusion:
- Based on the above explanations, both statements 1 and 2 are correct.
- In most states, the lokayukta can initiate investigations either on the basis of a complaint received from the citizen against unfair administrative action or suo moto.
- However, in the States of Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and Assam, the lokayukta does not have the power to start investigations on its own initiative (suo moto). It can only initiate investigations based on complaints received from citizens.
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