Under the Lokpal and Lokayukta Act 2013 what are the powers of the Lokpal I Lokpal can recommend the...........

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Under the Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, 2013, what are the powers of the Lokpal?

(I) Lokpal can recommend the government to create special courts to decide cases arising from the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.

(II) Lokpal has powers equivalent to that of the President of India.

(III) Lokpal has the inquiry superintendence, inquiry and investigative powers of the police and the Central Vigilance Commission.

(IV) Lokpal can only recommend to the government of India to initiate enquiry like a civil body.

I & II

I, II & III

I & III

II & III

Explanation:

- Statement I: Lokpal can recommend the creation of special courts for cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act. This is true. The Lokpal can indeed make such recommendations to expedite the trial process.

- Statement II: Lokpal has powers equivalent to that of the President of India. This is incorrect. The Lokpal's powers are different and specifically related to the investigation of corruption, not equivalent to the Presidential powers.

- Statement III: Lokpal has superintendence, inquiry, and investigative powers similar to those of the police and the Central Vigilance Commission. This is correct. Lokpal has strong investigatory powers, similar to these bodies.

- Statement IV: Lokpal can only recommend to the government of India to initiate enquiry like a civil body. This is incorrect. Lokpal has substantial inquiry powers, not just a recommendatory role.

Given these explanations, the correct answer is:

Option 3: I & III