New Delhi: Arun Jaitley, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, today said that the Bill passed by parliament must be effective and should meet expectations of people.
Participating in the debate on the Lokpal bill in the Rajya Sabha, Jaitley suggested some changes in the legislation tabled by the government and said his party will fully back the legislation.
He said it should be made clear in the bill that investigative machinery under Lokpal has powers of search and seizure without notice.
Jaitley, who is Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, said that his party was against religion-based appointments in Lokpal as it was against the spirit of the constitution.
The Bharatiya Janata Party leader said the Lokpal bill will help in improving accountability mechanisms in governance.
"There is expectation (of people) that we will give an effective Lokpal," Jaitley said.
