As per the provisions of the Bill, the incumbent as well as former chief ministers, ministers, MLAs, government officers, heads of panchayats and municipalities and trusts receiving government grants will come under the purview of the Lokayukta who is empowered to probe into graft charges.
NGOs, contractors (firm or persons) and suppliers dealing with government money would also be covered by it.
The Chairman of the Lokayukta will be either a sitting or former High Court judge and the commission would consist of at least two judicial members.
From among ther non-judicial members one would be either from women, scheduled caste, scheduled tribe or minority category on rotation basis.
The Lokaykta should be at least 50 years of age.
The Lokayukta will be chosen by a selection committee headed by the chief minister and comprising others including the Leader of the Opposition, speaker of Odisha assembly, Chief Justice of Orissa High Court or a judge nominated by him and an eminent jurist nominated by the Governor.
The chairman of the Lokayukta would be appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of the selection committee.
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