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junior science refresher magazine pdf free download Published this article page no 80  In Vinay Mishra vs the CBI Calcutta HC ruled in July this year that corruption cases must be treated equally across the country and a central government employee could not be distinguished just because his office was located in a state that had withdrawn general consent.The HC also said that withdrawal of consent would apply in cases where only employees of the state government were involved. Issues with CBI Autonomy  47 After the 2018 amendments to the Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 the Centre has come to exercise power over the CBI not just administratively but also legally.In 2018 the government pushed through Parliament amendments to Section 17A of the Act making it mandatory for the CBI to seek the Centres permission before registering a case of corruption against any government servant. Insta Curious Suits under Article 131 are filed exclusively in the Supreme Court with regard to disputes between States or between the Centre and State. 3. Lokpal fails to give prosecution sanction to anyone in nearly three years Context The Lokpal has failed to provide prosecution sanction to public servants charged with corruption since its constitution nearly three years ago according to an RTI reply by the antigraft ombudsman. Other issues The appointments of directors of inquiry and prosecution the two top personnel for looking into complaints of corruption and processing prosecution of accused public servants are yet to be made. Who is a director of inquiry? According to the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act 2013There shall be a director of inquiry not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India.Heshe shall be appointed by the Central government for conducting preliminary inquiries referred to the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) by the Lokpal. Highlights of the Lokpal Act of 2013 1. The Act allows setting up of anticorruption ombudsman called Lokpal at the Centre and Lokayukta at the Statelevel. 2. The Lokpal will consist of a chairperson and a maximum of eight members. 3. The Lokpal will cover all categories of public servants including the Prime Minister. But the armed forces do not come under the ambit of Lokpal. 4. The Act also incorporates provisions for attachment and confiscation of property acquired by corrupt means even while the prosecution is pending. 5. The States will have to institute Lokayukta within one year of the commencement of the Act. 6. The Act also ensures that public servants who act as whistleblowers are protected. Powers 1. The Lokpal will have the power of superintendence and direction over any investigation agency including CBI for cases referred to them by the ombudsman. 2. As per the Act the Lokpal can summon or question any public servant if there exists a prima facie case against the person even before an investigation agency (such as vigilance or CBI) has begun the probe. Any officer of the CBI investigating a case referred to it by the Lokpal shall not be transferred without the approval of the Lokpal. 3. An investigation must be completed within six months junior science refresher magazine pdf free download buy.

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