Madhya Pradesh State Lokayukta :

Lokayukta investigates cases of corruption, where sustained.recommend action. He is a great check on corruption, brings about transparency in the system, maikes administrative machinery citizen friendly. His functions largely depend upon jurisdiction vested in him and facilities provided for taking cognizance of citizens' grievances promptly,dexterously and expeditiously through simple, informal mechanism devoid of technicalities.  At present Justice (retired) Naresh Kumar Gupta is the Lokayukta of Madhya Pradesh. 

Functions and duties:

 To inquire into allegations of corruption against certain public functionaries and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Powers and duties of the Officers :

According to Madhya Pradesh Lokayuykt and Up-Lokayukt Act, 1981 and Rules made thereunder.

Procedure followed in decision making process, including channels of supervision and accountability :

 In accordance with the provisions envisaged under Chapter-VII of the Himachal Pradesh Lokayukta Act, 2014 and Rules made thereunder.

 Functions :

• To solve the grievances of the victim through independent and impartial investigations regarding the misuse and indecency of corruption in the public sector and recommend action against the accused. 
• Maintaining readiness and fairness in exploration.
• To ensure accountability in the departments in the jurisdiction.
• Maintain expertise in the performance of your work.
• Keeping yourself connected with the problems of the masses, be dedicated to the goal.

Power of Lokayukta :

• Delivering unjustified harm or misery by public servants,
• To get illegal benefits for himself or any other person, misuse of his position as a public servant,
• Being motivated by personal interest or corrupt or inappropriate purposes in discharging his acts,
• Causes of corruption or lack of truthfulness in the capacity of a public servant can be related to being guilty.

           According to the definition of the public servant given in the Act, the Lokayukta has the power to investigate against the following:

 (i)   A member of the Council (  except for the Chief Minister) who is known by any name, i.e. Minister, Minister of State or Deputy Minister,

 ( ii)  In  relation to the activities of the State of Rajasthan, in a public service or person appointed on public posts,

 (iii)  (a) Each head and sub-head of the Zilla Parishad, the head of the Panchayat Samiti and the Vice-Principal and the Chairman of any Standing Committee constituted by or under the Panchayati Raj Act,

   (b) Each mayor and deputy mayor of the municipal corporation, every president and vice president of the municipality / council, the chairman of the municipal board, and the chairman of any committee formed under the Vice President and the municipal act;

 ( iv)  Every person who is in service of or is entitled to their salary, i.e.- 
          (a) Any local authority in state, which may be notified by the State Government in this letter, in this behalf,

          (b) Any corporation owned or controlled by the state government under or under any State Act (not local authority),

          (c) Any government company under the meaning of section 617 of the Companies Act, wherein the shareholding of the share capital is held by the State Government.