Odisha Legislative Assembly passed the Odisha Lokayukta Bill 2014

Odisha Lokayukta Bill 2014 passed by Odisha Legislative Assembly on 14th February 2014. The provision of the bill has kept the Chief Minister, ex-Chief Ministers, other ministers and public servants under the purview of the 6-member anti-corruption panel.

The Governor reserves the power of appointing the Lokayukta but this appointment will be made on the recommendation of the selection committee. 

Important to note : 

The selection committee that will chose the Lokayukta will include 

• Chief Minister, who will head the committee
• Leader of the Opposition
• Speaker of Odisha assembly
• Chief Justice of Orissa High Court or a judge nominated by him 
• An eminent jurist nominated by the Governor