Recently SC has directed for speedy appointment of Lokpal an anti corruption ombudsman Which of...........

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Recently SC has directed for speedy appointment of Lokpal, an anti-corruption ombudsman. Which of the following are the members of selection committee of Lokpal and its members?

Prime Minister
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha
Chief Justice of India or a Judge of the Supreme Court nominated by him
Eminent jurist as nominated by the President

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1, 2 and 3

1,3 and 4

1, 2, 3 and 4

2, 3 and 4

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Explanation:

The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 was notified on January 1, 2014.
Composition: Chairman- Person who is or has been a Chief Justice of India, or is or has been a judge of the Supreme Court, or an eminent person who fulfils eligibility criteria as specified.
Other Members: Not exceeding eight, 50% are to be judicial members, provided that not less than 50% of the members belong to the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, OBCs, minorities, and women.
Selection committee: Chaired by the Prime Minister, and its members are the Lok Sabha Speaker, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, the Chief Justice of India or a Judge of the Supreme Court nominated by him, and an eminent jurist as nominated by the President.