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Q58. Consider the following statements about Lokpal :
I. The power of Lokpal applies to public servants of India, but not to the Indian public servants posted outside India.
II. The Chairperson or a Member shall not be a Member of the Parliament or a Member of the Legislature of any State or Union Territory, and only the Chief Justice of India, whether incumbent or retired, has to be its Chairperson.
III. The Chairperson or a Member shall not be a person of less than forty-five years of age on the date of assuming office as the Chairperson or Member, as the case may be.
IV. Lokpal cannot inquire into the allegations of corruption against a sitting Prime Minister of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. III only✓ Correct
B. II and III
C. I and IV
D. None of the above statements is correct

Detailed Solution

✓ Correct Answer: Option A
✗ Statement I is incorrect
The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, extends its jurisdiction to public servants of India, including those posted outside India, particularly concerning matters related to foreign contributions or donations.
✗ Statement II is incorrect
While the Chairperson or a Member cannot be an MP or MLA, the Chairperson is not exclusively the Chief Justice of India (incumbent or retired). A former Supreme Court Judge or an eminent person with 25 years of experience in relevant fields can also be the Chairperson.
✓ Statement III is correct
As per Section 3(3)(c) of the Lokpal Act, the Chairperson or a Member must be at least 45 years of age on the date of assuming office.
✗ Statement IV is incorrect
The Lokpal Act does allow for inquiries into allegations of corruption against a sitting Prime Minister, though with specific safeguards and conditions, such as requiring a full bench approval and excluding matters of national security or public order. Therefore, only statement III is correct. The Lokpal's powers and composition are important for UPSC Polity & Governance, especially in the context of anti-corruption mechanisms.

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