Amended Lokpal Bill gets Parliament nod; Prime Minister brought under purview

The following are some important features of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill, 2013, passed by Parliament :-

• Lokpal at the Centre and Lokayukta at the level of the states
• Prime Minister has been brought under the purview of the Lokpal
• Lokpal’s jurisdiction will cover all categories of public servants
• All entities receiving donations from foreign  ource in the context of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) in excess of ` 10 lakh per year

• Lokpal will have power of superintendence & direction over any investigation agency including CBI for cases referred to them by  lokpal
• The Bill also incorporates provisions for attachment and confiscation of property acquired by corrupt means, even while the prosecution is pending