A significant development in governance has been announced with the Central Government officially appointing January 16, 2014, as the date when the provisions of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, will come into effect. This notification, issued under the authority of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, marks a crucial step in establishing the Lokpal institution. The Act, passed in 2013, aims to address corruption and ensure accountability through the appointment of an ombudsman.
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कार्मिक, लोक शिकायत और पेंशन मंत्रालय (कार्मिक और प्रशिक्षण विभाग) अधिसूचना
नई दिल्ली, 16 जनवरी, 2014
का.आ. 119(अ).—केंद्रीय सरकार, लोकपाल और लोकायुक्त अधिनियम, 2013 (2014 का 1) की धारा 1 की उप-धारा (4) द्वारा प्रदत्त शक्तियों का प्रयोग करते हुए, 16 जनवरी, 2014 को उस तारीख के रूप में नियत करती है जिसको उक्त अधिनियम के उपबंध प्रवृत्त होंगे ।
[फा. सं. 407/4/2014-एवीडी-IV(बी)] दीप्ति उमाशंकर, संयुक्त सचिव
MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS (Department of Personnel and Training) NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 16th January, 2014
S.O. 119(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (4) of Section 1 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 (1 of 2014), the Central Government hereby appoints the 16th day of January, 2014, as the date on which the provisions of the said Act shall come into force.
[F. No. 407/4/2014-AVD-IV(B)]
DEEPTI UMASHANKAR, Jt. Secy.