Anna Hazare released from jail after India-wide protests, begins fasting

[MYSTIC]

^^^

Well summarised for people who do not know what the Lokpal is for.

Well done.

 

[President Camacho]

Existing System

No politician or senior officer ever goes to jail despite huge evidence because Anti Corruption Branch (ACB) and CBI directly come under the government. Before starting investigation or prosecution in any case, they have to take permission from the same bosses, against whom the case has to be investigated.

System Proposed by Civil Society

No corrupt officer is dismissed from the job because Central Vigilance Commission, which is supposed to dismiss corrupt officers, is only an advisory body. Whenever it advises government to dismiss any senior corrupt officer, its advice is never implemented.
Lokpal at centre and Lokayukta at state level will be independent bodies. ACB and CBI will be merged into these bodies. They will have power to initiate investigations and prosecution against any officer or politician without needing anyone’s permission. Investigation should be completed within 1 year and trial to get over in next 1 year. Within two years, the corrupt should go to jail.

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Existing System

No corrupt officer is dismissed from the job because Central Vigilance Commission, which is supposed to dismiss corrupt officers, is only an advisory body. Whenever it advises government to dismiss any senior corrupt officer, its advice is never implemented.

System Proposed by Civil Society


Lokpal and Lokayukta will have complete powers to order dismissal of a corrupt officer. CVC and all departmental vigilance will be merged into Lokpal and state vigilance will be merged into Lokayukta.

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Existing System

No action is taken against corrupt judges because permission is required from the Chief Justice of India to even register an FIR against corrupt judges.

System Proposed by Civil Society

Lokpal & Lokayukta shall have powers to investigate and prosecute any judge without needing anyone’s permission.

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Existing System

Nowhere to go - People expose corruption but no action is taken on their complaints.


System Proposed by Civil Society

Lokpal & Lokayukta will have to enquire into and hear every complaint.

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Existing System

There is so much corruption within CBI and vigilance departments. Their functioning is so secret that it encourages corruption within these agencies.


System Proposed by Civil Society


All investigations in Lokpal & Lokayukta shall be transparent. After completion of investigation, all case records shall be open to public. Complaint against any staff of Lokpal & Lokayukta shall be enquired and punishment announced within two months.

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Existing System

Weak and corrupt people are appointed as heads of anti-corruption agencies.


System Proposed by Civil Society


Politicians will have absolutely no say in selections of Chairperson and members of Lokpal & Lokayukta. Selections will take place through a transparent and public participatory process.

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Existing System

Citizens face harassment in government offices. Sometimes they are forced to pay bribes. One can only complaint to senior officers. No action is taken on complaints because senior officers also get their cut.


System Proposed by Civil Society

Lokpal & Lokayukta will get public grievances resolved in time bound manner, impose a penalty of Rs 250 per day of delay to be deducted from the salary of guilty officer and award that amount as compensation to the aggrieved citizen.



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Existing System

Nothing in law to recover ill gotten wealth. A corrupt person can come out of jail and enjoy that money.



System Proposed by Civil Society

Loss caused to the government due to corruption will be recovered from all accused.

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Existing System

Small punishment for corruption- Punishment for corruption is minimum 6 months and maximum 7 years.

System Proposed by Civil Society

Enhanced punishment - The punishment would be minimum 5 years and maximum of life imprisonment.




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Is that the proposed bill in its complete form? Appears a bit too vague.

 

[MYSTIC]

Is that the proposed bill in its complete form? Appears a bit too vague.

Lol...ofcourse not. You think someone would present that in the parliament...

He has just summarised the need of a strong Lokpal Bill to tackle corruption. The proposed bill is can be found online.

 

[kak1978]

Is that the proposed bill in its complete form? Appears a bit too vague.

Here is a complete draft.

Lokpal

 

[Prateek M]

Anna Hazare to break his fast on Sunday


Anna Hazare to break his fast on Sunday - Politics - Politics News - ibnlive

Govt agrees to Anna's demand, voting to follow debate - Hindustan Times

Victory of every Indian..

 

[RoYaL~GuJJaR]

Anna Hazare to break his fast on Sunday


Anna Hazare to break his fast on Sunday - Politics - Politics News - ibnlive

Govt agrees to*Anna's demand,*voting to follow debate - Hindustan Times

Victory of every Indian..

Still not clear! there are too many techicalities..wait for more confirmation.

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Anna Hazare to break his fast on Sunday


Anna Hazare to break his fast on Sunday - Politics - Politics News - ibnlive

Govt agrees to*Anna's demand,*voting to follow debate - Hindustan Times

Victory of every Indian..

Still not clear! there are too many techicalities..wait for more confirmation.

 

[Prateek M]

Lokpal Bill: Lok Sabha adopts 'sense of House' on Anna's three issues by thumping of desks - The Economic Times

 

[CardSharp]

Another movement to "transform" India comes to naught and gets forgotten. Hope you have better lucky with the next shiny bauble.

 

[BLUE_ Pheonix]

Another movement to "transform" India comes to naught and gets forgotten. Hope you have better lucky with the next shiny bauble.

another troll

 

[CardSharp]

So this popular movement to transform government didn't fall flat on its face and get forgotten in the short space of a few month? You folks are never going to change anything if you have the attention span of a goldfish.

 

[BLUE_ Pheonix]

So this popular movement to transform government didn't fall flat on its face and get forgotten in the short space of a few month? You folks are never going to change anything if you have the attention span of a goldfish.

you dont pay attention on news.......and i live in india not u......lokpal bill is coming in this winter season buddy upgrade your knowledge.........

 

[sachin@india]

Another movement to "transform" India comes to naught and gets forgotten. Hope you have better lucky with the next shiny bauble.

as u are Chinese I can understand your limited knowledge about democracy . U need to read up I'm not gonna feed u

 

[jester]

So this popular movement to transform government didn't fall flat on its face and get forgotten in the short space of a few month? You folks are never going to change anything if you have the attention span of a goldfish.

It has not been forgotten, not by the people, the media or the politicians. The bill will be introduced in the winter session of the Indian parliament.
cheers

 

[huyrobocon]

The Chairperson and members of Lokpal not to have held certain offices- The Chairperson and members of Lokpal shall not be serving or former member of either the Parliament or the Legislature of any State and shall not hold any office or trust of profit (other than the office as Chairperson or member) or would have ever been connected with any political party or carry on any business or practice any profession and accordingly, before he enters upon his office, a person appointed as the Chairperson or member of Lokpal shall-

 

[hua052011]

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