Comparison of three version of Lokpal Bill on Key Provisions

Comparison of three version of Lokpal Bill on Key Provisions

Subject	Lokpal Bill, 2011 (now withdrawn)	Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill (as cleared by Lok Sabha)	Jan Lokpal Bill (of India against Corruption movement)
Jurisdiction	PM only after he/she demits office, Group A Officers of the Central Government and Office bearers of all non- profit organizations (registered/unregistered) receiving funds from central government or publicly funded.	Prime Minister with safeguards, MPs and ex-MPs, Private entities receiving funds from foreign contribution above Rs 10 lakh, Religious institution also covered.	Pubic Servants as defined under section 2(c) in the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. Provided no investigation can be taken against PM without obtaining permission from seven member bench of the Lokpal, Any judge of Supreme Court or High Court, MPs.
Setting up of Lokayuktas at the State Level	Not included.	The Bill envisages setting up of Lokayutkas, with similar powers and functions as the Lokpal, but only with consent of the states.	Bill drafted only for Union level but demands that on similar patterns Lokayukta institution should be created also at state level.
Selection Committee	Prime Minister Speaker of the House of the People, Leader of Opposition of both houses, Union Cabinet Minister to be appointed by the PM, Sitting judge of the Supreme Court, nominated by the Chief Justice of India (CJI), Eminent jurist nominated by the Central Government being person of eminence in public life.	Prime Minister, Speaker, Chief Justice of India or Judge nominated by him, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha.	Prime Minister, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, two judges of Supreme Court, two permanent Chief Justice of the High Courts, Chief Election Commissioner, Comptroller and Auditor General, All previous Chairpersons of the Lokpal.
Composition of the Lokpal	No provision for reservation	At least 50 % of the members of the Lokpal should be from SC, ST, OBC, Minorities and women	Lokpal shall consist of chairperson and 10 members. Four members at least should be from legal background. A person who has remitted govt. office in last two years is not eligible.
False and Frivolous Complaints	Punishment for such complaint was imprisonment for two years and a penalty up to Rs. Two lakhs.	Imprisonment reduced to one year. Penalty reduced to Rs One lakh.	For such complaints Lokpal can impose fine up to Rs One Lakh after giving any opportunity of being heard to the complainant.
Relationship between Lokpal, CVC and CBI	Not clear as regards Group A officers. But provision for separate investigation wing under Lokpal.	Group A & B employees-Preliminary inquiry by CVC, investigation by CBI Group C & D employees -Inquiry and recommendation for disciplinary action by CVC. Lokpal only has supervisory powers over CVC and CBI.	The Lokpal will have separate investigation and prosecution wings created by merging of anti corruption part of CBI with Lokpal.