About Lokpal
The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill, 2011 was passed by the Parliament on 17th December 2013. The Bill received the Hon'ble President's assent on 1st January 2014 and was notified on the same day as The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act,2013 (No.01 of 2014). The Act came into force on 16th January, 2014 and has been amended once in 2016 since its notification.
Vide notification dated 26th May 2022, Shri Justice Pradip Kumar Mohanty, Member (Judicial) has been authorised to act as the Chairperson, Lokpal with effect from 28th May,2022.
