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'''Manipur Lokayukta''' is the [[Parliamentary Ombudsman]] for the state of [[Manipur]] ([[India]]). It is a high level statutory functionary, created to address grievances of the public against ministers, legislators, administration and public servants in issues related to misuse of power, mal-administration and corruption. It was first formed under the Manipur Lokayukta and Deputy Lokayukta Act-2014 and approved by the [[president of India]]. With [[The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013]] adopted by the [[Parliament of India|Indian Parliament]] coming into force on 16 January 2014, each state in India was required to appoint its [[Lokayukta]] within a year.<ref name="Bihar Lok Ref3">{{cite news |last1=Seetharaman |first1=G. |title=Delay in appointment of Lokpal & Lokayukta: Who will bell the graft? |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/why-there-is-no-lokpal-at-centre-and-lokayukta-in-many-states/articleshow/66570168.cms |access-date=5 September 2021 |publisher=The Economic Times |date=10 November 2018}}</ref><ref name="Bihar Lok Ref4">{{cite news |title=Lok Sabha passes landmark Lokpal Bill |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/lok-sabha-passes-landmark-lokpal-bill/article20701403.ece1 |access-date=5 September 2021 |publisher=businessline |date=12 March 2018 |language=en}}</ref> A bench of Lokayukta should consist of judicial and non-judicial members.<ref name="Bihar Lok Ref5">{{cite news |title=Only four states have appointed judicial, non-judicial members of Lokayukta, says report |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/only-four-states-have-appointed-judicial-non-judicial-members-of-lokayukta-says-report/articleshow/79627314.cms?from=mdr |access-date=5 September 2021 |publisher=The Economic Times |date=8 December 2020}}</ref> An Upa-Lokayukta is a deputy to Lokayukta<ref name="Hary Lok Ref1">{{cite news |title=No provision of advertising vacancies of Lokayukta: MP Govt |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/no-provision-of-advertising-vacancies-of-lokayukta-mp-govt/articleshow/50742053.cms |access-date=12 September 2021 |publisher=The Economic Times |date=27 January 2016}}</ref> and assists him in his work and acts as the in-charge Lokayukta in case the position falls vacant before time.{{citation needed|date=January 2022}}

A [[Lokayukta]] of the state is appointed to office by the state [[Governor]] after consulting the committee consisting of State [[Chief Minister]], [[Speaker (politics)|Speaker]] of Legislative Assembly, [[Leader of Opposition]],<ref name="Hary Lok Ref1" /> or leader of largest opposition party in State Legislature, Chairman of Legislative Council and Leader of Opposition of Legislative Council and cannot be removed from office except for reasons specified in the Act and will serve the period of five years.{{citation needed|date=January 2022}}

== History and administration ==

Manipur Lokayukta Act-2014 was passed in the Manipur Assembly and was effective from 1 April 2018.<ref name="Manipur Lok Ref5" /> The institution formed as the quasi-judicial body will help the state Government making its administration transparent to the people. It is created as an independent organisation with powers of investigation and prosecution for complaints against elected members and public servants and helps resolve people grievances effectively, efficiently and timely.<ref name="Manipur Lok Ref4" /> Limitation period of any complaint is 7 years from the date of crime committee and any person can file a complaint.<ref name="Manipur Lok Ref4" /> However, a crime of recurring nature has no limitation period and complaint can be filed any time. As it is created in the interest of the General Public, they are free to approach anytime without fear or any complexion. Manipur is one of the few states having Judicial and Non Judicial members in Lokayukta as specified in Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayukta's Act 2013.<ref name="Manipur Lok Ref3">{{cite news |title=Only Odisha, TN, Bihar, Manipur have appointed judicial and non-judicial members of Lokayukta, finds report |url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/only-odisha-tamil-nadu-bihar-manipur-have-appointed-judicial-and-non-judicial-members-of-lokayukta-finds-report-9093431.html |access-date=19 September 2021 |publisher=Firstpost |date=9 December 2020}}</ref> The Lokayukta bench of the state should have a Chairperson serving as Chief Justice of High Court or Judge of Supreme Court, and members from Judicial and Non-Judicial background. The institution had been set up in public interest for complaints against Government officials and preliminary enquiry to check the authenticity of complaints will be done.<ref name="Manipur Lok Ref2" /> First Lokayukta of Manipur was appointed on 13 May 2019.{{citation needed|date=January 2022}}

In 2019, Manipur Lokayukta website was launched where pending cases will be shown and different kinds of complaints can be filed and can be uploaded after requisite formalities and general public can know about Lokayukta operations.<ref name="Manipur Lok Ref4">{{cite news |title=Newly constituted Manipur Lokayukta launches website |url=https://morungexpress.com/newly-constituted-manipur-lokayukta-launches-website |access-date=19 September 2021 |publisher=MorungExpress |date=25 August 2019}}</ref> Office of Manipur Lokayukta operates from Manipur Lokayukta,3rd Floor, Directorate Complex,2nd M.R. North A.O.C., Imphal - 795001. In 2020, foundation stone for a new Lokayukta office was laid by State Chief Minister.<ref name="Manipur Lok Ref5">{{cite news |title=Manipur CM lays foundation stone for Lokayukta building |url=https://thenortheasttoday.com/states/manipur/manipur-cm-lays-foundation-stone-for-lokayukta-building/cid2518249.htm |access-date=19 September 2021 |publisher=thenortheasttoday.com |date=14 September 2020}}</ref>

== Oath or affirmation ==

{{Blockquote|"I, <name>, having been appointed Lokayuka (or Upa-Lokayukta) do swear in the name of God (or solemnly affirm) that I will bear faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established and I will duly and faithfully and to the best of my ability, knowledge and judgment perform the duties of my office without fear or favour, affection or ill-will."|First Schedule, Manipur Lokayukta and Deputy Lokayukta Act-2014}}

== Powers ==

Manipur Lokayukta has complete and exclusive authority for enquiring into allegations or complaints against the State Chief Minister, State Deputy Chief Minister, Ministers of the state Government, Leader of Opposition and Government officials. Lokayukta Act of the state which serves as its tool against corruption covers Chief Ministers, ex-Chief Ministers, Government officials, Ministers, IAS officers and all public servants.<ref name="Manipur Lok Ref2" /> Manipur Lokayukta has powers to enquire into corruption allegations and related matters against Government officials, Public servants and elected officials in the Government.<ref name="Manipur Lok Ref4" />

== Appointment and tenure ==

First Lokayukta of Manipur is Justice(Retd)T Nandakumar Singh.<ref name="Manipur Lok Ref2">{{cite news |title=Justice (Retd) Nandakumar Singh sworn-in as Manipur's first Lokayukta chairman |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/north-east-india/manipur/justice-retd-nandakumar-singh-sworn-in-as-manipurs-first-lokayukta-chairman-5789053/ |access-date=19 September 2021 |publisher=The Indian Express |date=19 June 2019 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Manipur Ref1" />
Justice (Retd) Basu Deo Agarwal as Judicial member and Ameising Luikham, IAS (Retd) as Non-judicial member are part of Lokayukta.<ref name="Manipur Lok Ref6">{{cite news |last1=SAMOM |first1=SOBHAPATI |title=New chairperson of Manipur Lokayukta sworn in |url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/new-chairperson-of-manipur-lokayukta-sworn-in.html |access-date=19 September 2021 |publisher=nenow.in |date=20 June 2019}}</ref>

== See also ==

*[[Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013|Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, 2013]]

== References ==

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== External links ==
* [http://lokayukta.mn.nic.in official website]


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