Timeline of introduction of various Lokpal Bills.
Created by prslegislative on Jun 29, 2011
Last updated: 07/13/11 at 01:04 PM
The JDC did not agree on one draft of the Lok Pal Bill. The governments version of the LoK Pal Bill can be found here: http://www.prsindia.org/administrator/uploads/media/Lokpal/DraftLokpalBill2011.pdf The Civil Society version of the Bill can be found here: http://www.prsindia.org/administrator/uploads/media/Lokpal/DraftJanLokpalBill.pdf
Govt. issued a notification in the Official Gazette on formation of a Joint Drafting Committee.
Pranab Mukherjee is the Chairman and Shanti Bhushan is the co-chairman.
The JDC has had nine meetings till now. Minutes to the nine meetings can be viewed at the link below.
http://www.persmin.nic.in/Lokpal_JDC.asp
http://www.persmin.nic.in/Lokpal_JDC.asp
A team of social activists led by Anna Hazare staged protests at Jantar Mantar. Anna Hazare went on a 'fast-unto-death' demanding that the Jan Lok Pal Bill be accepted by the government.
For more on Team Anna's movement please go to:
http://www.indiaagainstcorruption.org/
http://www.indiaagainstcorruption.org/
Expressing concern over the high level of corruption during the Commonwealth Games, Kejriwal urged the government to draft a new Lok Pal Bill.
http://www.persmin.nic.in/Lokpal/Part_III_15_Suggestion.pdf
http://www.persmin.nic.in/Lokpal/Part_III_15_Suggestion.pdf
PM: Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs. The Lok Sabha dissolved before Bill could be passed.
PM covered: Yes
MPs covered: Yes
Estimated Cost:
Non-Recurring: Rs. 75 Lakhs
Cost of Building: Rs.1.5 Crore
Recurring: Rs. 1.5 Crores per year
http://www.prsindia.org/administrator/uploads/media/Lokpal/Part_I_08_Bill_2001_English.pdf
PM: Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Before the Govt. could take a view on the recommendations made by the Parliamentary Standing Committee, the 12th Lok Sabha was dissolved.
PM covered: Yes
MPs covered: Yes
Estimated Cost:
Non-recurring: Rs. 25 Lakhs
Cost of Building: Rs.1 Crore
Recurring: Rs. 1 Crore per year
http://www.prsindia.org/administrator/uploads/media/Lokpal/Part_I_07_Bill_1998_English.pdf
PM: Deva Gowda
The Parliamentary Standing Committee
presented its Report in 1997, making amendments to the Bill.
However the Bill lapsed due to the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
PM covered: Yes
MPs covered: Yes
Estimated Cost:
Non-recurring: Rs. 25 Lakhs
Cost of Building: Rs.1 Crore
Recurring: Rs. 1 Crore per year
http://www.prsindia.org/administrator/uploads/media/Lokpal/Part_I_06_Bill_1996_English.pdf
PM: V. P. Singh
Referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs. The Bill lapsed on the dissolution of the 9th Lok Sabha.
PM covered: Yes
MPs covered: No
Estimated Cost:
Non-recurring: Rs. 7.5 Lakhs
Cost of Building: Rs. 75 Lakhs
Recurring: Rs. 35 Lakhs per year
http://www.prsindia.org/administrator/uploads/media/Lokpal/Part_I_05_Bill_1989_English.pdf
PM: Rajiv Gandhi
The Bill was referred to the Joint Select Committee. But it was withdrawn by the Government.
PM covered: No
MPs covered: No
Estimated Cost:
Non-Recurring: Rs. 5 Lakhs
Cost of Building: Rs. 50 Lakhs
Recurring: Rs. 25 Lakhs per year
http://www.prsindia.org/administrator/uploads/media/Lokpal/Part_I_04_Bill_1985_English.pdf
PM: Morarji Desai
The 6th Lok Sabha dissolved before recommendations of the Joint Select committee could be considered.
PM covered: No
MPs covered: Yes
Estimated Cost:
Non-Recurring: Rs. 5 Lakhs
Cost of Building: Rs 50 Lakhs
Recurring: Rs. 25 Lakhs per year
http://www.prsindia.org/administrator/uploads/media/Lokpal/Part_I_03_Bill_1977_English.pdf
PM: Indira Gandhi
The Bill was not referred to any committee. It lapsed due to the dissolution of the 5th Lok Sabha.
PM covered: No
MPs covered: No
Estimated Cost:
Non-Recurring: Rs 2 Lakhs
Cost of Building:Rs 25 Lakhs
Recurring: Rs 25 Lakhs
http://www.prsindia.org/administrator/uploads/media/Lokpal/Part_I_02_Bill_1971_English.pdf
PM: Indira Gandhi
The Bill was introduced and Passed in the Lok Sabha in 1969.
The Bill lapsed since the 4th Lok Sabha dissolved.
PM covered: No
MPs covered: No
Estimated Cost:
Non-Recurring- Rs. 1 Lakh
Recurring- Rs. 3 Lakhs per year
http://www.prsindia.org/administrator/uploads/media/Lokpal/Part_I_01_Bill_1968_English.pdf
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