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1) The proposed Lokpal would consist of a chairperson and eight members, half of them judicial. It will have its own prosecution and investigation wing. While the Chairperson would be an incumbent or former Chief Justice of India, the members would include former or sitting judges of the Supreme Court or Chief Justices of high courts. 2) It can investigate charges of corruption against a prime Minister only after he demits office. It could take up corruption matters allegedly involving ministers, MPs, Group ‘A’ officers and others equivalent to this grade in any body, board, authority, corporation, trust, society or autonomous body set up by an Act of Parliament. 3) The Lokpal would not require sanction or approval under Section 197 of the Code of Criminal Procedure or Section 19 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, in cases where prosecution is proposed. 4) The Lokpal will also have powers to attach the property of corrupt public servants acquired through corrupt means. There would be a ninemember selection panel, headed by the prime minister. It would include the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, the leaders of opposition of the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, one minister and eminent jurists. 5) The Lokpal would have a five-year tenure. It would not have the power to independently prosecute. It could recommend prosecution to the Supreme Court. |