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<blockquote data-quote="kds1980" data-source="post: 151933" data-attributes="member: 1178"><p><strong>Differences between Govt and Anna Hazare version Lok Pal Bill</strong></p><p></p><p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill</a><strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Detailed</strong></p><p></p><p> The following table details differences between the Government and activist backed versions<sup id="cite_ref-HinduDiff_16-0" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-HinduDiff-16" target="_blank">[17]</a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-ToIDiff_17-0" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-ToIDiff-17" target="_blank">[18]</a></sup>.<sup id="cite_ref-TargetNGO_18-0" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-TargetNGO-18" target="_blank">[19]</a></sup></p><p> <table class="wikitable"> <tbody><tr> <th scope="col" width="150">Issue</th> <th scope="col" width="400">The Jan Lokpal Bill <sup id="cite_ref-JanLokpalPDF_2-1" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-JanLokpalPDF-2" target="_blank">[3]</a></sup></th> <th scope="col" width="400">Government's Lokpal Bill <sup id="cite_ref-LokpalPDF_0-1" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-LokpalPDF-0" target="_blank">[1]</a></sup></th> </tr> <tr> <th><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prime_Minister_of_India" target="_blank">Prime Minister</a></th> <td>Can be investigated with permission of seven member Lokpal bench.<sup id="cite_ref-HinduDiff_16-1" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-HinduDiff-16" target="_blank">[17]</a></sup></td> <td>PM can be investigated by Lokpal after she/he vacates office.<sup id="cite_ref-19" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-19" target="_blank">[20]</a></sup></td> </tr> <tr> <th><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judiciary_of_India" target="_blank">Judiciary</a></th> <td>Can be investigated, though high level members may be investigated only with permission of a seven member Lokpal bench.<sup id="cite_ref-HinduDiff_16-2" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-HinduDiff-16" target="_blank">[17]</a></sup></td> <td>Judiciary is exempt and will be covered by a separate "judicial accountability bill".<sup id="cite_ref-ToIDiff_17-1" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-ToIDiff-17" target="_blank">[18]</a></sup></td> </tr> <tr> <th>Conduct of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parliament_of_India" target="_blank">MPs</a></th> <td>Can be investigated with permission of seven member Lokpal bench.<sup id="cite_ref-HinduDiff_16-3" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-HinduDiff-16" target="_blank">[17]</a></sup></td> <td>Can be investigated, but their conduct within Parliament, such as voting, cannot be investigated.<sup id="cite_ref-ToIDiff_17-2" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-ToIDiff-17" target="_blank">[18]</a></sup></td> </tr> <tr> <th>Lower bureaucracy</th> <td>All public servants would be included.<sup id="cite_ref-ToIDiff_17-3" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-ToIDiff-17" target="_blank">[18]</a></sup></td> <td>Only senior officers (Group A) will be covered.<sup id="cite_ref-ToIDiff_17-4" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-ToIDiff-17" target="_blank">[18]</a></sup></td> </tr> <tr> <th>Anti-corruption wing of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Bureau_of_Investigation" target="_blank">Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)</a></th> <td>The Anti-corruption wing of the CBI will be merged into the Lokpal.<sup id="cite_ref-ToIDiff_17-5" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-ToIDiff-17" target="_blank">[18]</a></sup></td> <td>The Anti-corruption wing of the CBI not be merged into the Lokpal.<sup id="cite_ref-HinduDiff_16-4" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-HinduDiff-16" target="_blank">[17]</a></sup></td> </tr> <tr> <th>Removal of Lokpal members and Chair</th> <td>Any person can bring a complaint to the Supreme Court, who can then recommend removal of any member to the President.<sup id="cite_ref-HinduDiff_16-5" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-HinduDiff-16" target="_blank">[17]</a></sup></td> <td>Any "aggrieved party" can raise a complaint to the President, who will refer the matter to the CJI.<sup id="cite_ref-HinduDiff_16-6" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-HinduDiff-16" target="_blank">[17]</a></sup></td> </tr> <tr> <th>Removal of Lokpal staff and officers</th> <td>Complaints against Lokpal staff will be handled by independent boards set-up in each state, composed of retired bureaucrats, judges, and civil society members.<sup id="cite_ref-HinduDiff_16-7" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-HinduDiff-16" target="_blank">[17]</a></sup></td> <td>Lokpal will conduct inquiries into its own behavior.<sup id="cite_ref-HinduDiff_16-8" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-HinduDiff-16" target="_blank">[17]</a></sup></td> </tr> <tr> <th><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lokayukta" target="_blank">Lokayukta</a></th> <td>Lokakyukta and other local/state anti-corruption agency would remain in place.<sup id="cite_ref-ToIDiff_17-6" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-ToIDiff-17" target="_blank">[18]</a></sup></td> <td>All state anti-corruption agencies would be closed and responsibilities taken over by centralized Lokpal.<sup id="cite_ref-ToIDiff_17-7" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-ToIDiff-17" target="_blank">[18]</a></sup></td> </tr> <tr> <th><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whistleblower" target="_blank">Whistleblower</a> protection</th> <td>Whistleblowers are protected by Lokpal.<sup id="cite_ref-HinduDiff_16-9" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-HinduDiff-16" target="_blank">[17]</a></sup></td> <td>No protection granted to whistleblowers by Lokpal.<sup id="cite_ref-HinduDiff_16-10" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-HinduDiff-16" target="_blank">[17]</a></sup></td> </tr> <tr> <th>Punishment for corruption</th> <td>Lokpal can either directly impose penalties, or refer the matter to the courts. Penalties can include removal from office, imprisonment, and recovery of assets from those who benefited from the corruption.<sup id="cite_ref-HinduDiff_16-11" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-HinduDiff-16" target="_blank">[17]</a></sup></td> <td>Lokpal can only refer matters to the courts, not take any direct punitive actions. Penalties remain equivalent to those in current law.<sup id="cite_ref-HinduDiff_16-12" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-HinduDiff-16" target="_blank">[17]</a></sup></td> </tr> <tr> <th>Investigatory powers</th> <td>Lokpal can obtain wiretaps ( to make a connection to a telegraph or telephone wire in order to obtain information secretly), issue rogatory letters, and recruit investigating officers. Cannot issue contempt orders.<sup id="cite_ref-HinduDiff_16-13" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-HinduDiff-16" target="_blank">[17]</a></sup></td> <td>Lokpal can issue contempt orders, and has the ability to punish those in contempt. No authority to obtain wiretaps, issue rogatory letters, or recruit investigating officers.<sup id="cite_ref-HinduDiff_16-14" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-HinduDiff-16" target="_blank">[17]</a></sup></td> </tr> <tr> <th>False, frivolous and vexatious complaints</th> <td>Lokpal can issue fines for frivolous complaints (including frivolous complaints against Lokpal itself), with a maximum penalty of 1 lakh.<sup id="cite_ref-HinduDiff_16-15" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-HinduDiff-16" target="_blank">[17]</a></sup>.</td> <td>Court system will handle matters of frivolous complaints. Courts can issue fines of Rs25,000 to 2 lakh.<sup id="cite_ref-HinduDiff_16-16" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-HinduDiff-16" target="_blank">[17]</a></sup></td> </tr> <tr> <th>NGOs</th> <td>NGOs not within the scope due to their role in exposing corruption.<sup id="cite_ref-TargetNGO_18-1" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-TargetNGO-18" target="_blank">[19]</a></sup></td> <td>NGOs are within the scope and can be investigated.</p><p></p><p></p><p></td></tr></tbody></table></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kds1980, post: 151933, member: 1178"] [b]Differences between Govt and Anna Hazare version Lok Pal Bill[/b] [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill[/url][B] [/B] [B]Detailed[/B] The following table details differences between the Government and activist backed versions<sup id="cite_ref-HinduDiff_16-0" class="reference">[URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-HinduDiff-16"][17][/URL]</sup><sup id="cite_ref-ToIDiff_17-0" class="reference">[URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-ToIDiff-17"][18][/URL]</sup>.<sup id="cite_ref-TargetNGO_18-0" class="reference">[URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-TargetNGO-18"][19][/URL]</sup> <table class="wikitable"> <tbody><tr> <th scope="col" width="150">Issue</th> <th scope="col" width="400">The Jan Lokpal Bill <sup id="cite_ref-JanLokpalPDF_2-1" class="reference">[URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-JanLokpalPDF-2"][3][/URL]</sup></th> <th scope="col" width="400">Government's Lokpal Bill <sup id="cite_ref-LokpalPDF_0-1" class="reference">[URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-LokpalPDF-0"][1][/URL]</sup></th> </tr> <tr> <th>[url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prime_Minister_of_India"]Prime Minister[/url]</th> <td>Can be investigated with permission of seven member Lokpal bench.<sup id="cite_ref-HinduDiff_16-1" class="reference">[URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-HinduDiff-16"][17][/URL]</sup></td> <td>PM can be investigated by Lokpal after she/he vacates office.<sup id="cite_ref-19" class="reference">[URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-19"][20][/URL]</sup></td> </tr> <tr> <th>[url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judiciary_of_India"]Judiciary[/url]</th> <td>Can be investigated, though high level members may be investigated only with permission of a seven member Lokpal bench.<sup id="cite_ref-HinduDiff_16-2" class="reference">[URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-HinduDiff-16"][17][/URL]</sup></td> <td>Judiciary is exempt and will be covered by a separate "judicial accountability bill".<sup id="cite_ref-ToIDiff_17-1" class="reference">[URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-ToIDiff-17"][18][/URL]</sup></td> </tr> <tr> <th>Conduct of [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parliament_of_India"]MPs[/url]</th> <td>Can be investigated with permission of seven member Lokpal bench.<sup id="cite_ref-HinduDiff_16-3" class="reference">[URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-HinduDiff-16"][17][/URL]</sup></td> <td>Can be investigated, but their conduct within Parliament, such as voting, cannot be investigated.<sup id="cite_ref-ToIDiff_17-2" class="reference">[URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-ToIDiff-17"][18][/URL]</sup></td> </tr> <tr> <th>Lower bureaucracy</th> <td>All public servants would be included.<sup id="cite_ref-ToIDiff_17-3" class="reference">[URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-ToIDiff-17"][18][/URL]</sup></td> <td>Only senior officers (Group A) will be covered.<sup id="cite_ref-ToIDiff_17-4" class="reference">[URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-ToIDiff-17"][18][/URL]</sup></td> </tr> <tr> <th>Anti-corruption wing of the [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Bureau_of_Investigation"]Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)[/url]</th> <td>The Anti-corruption wing of the CBI will be merged into the Lokpal.<sup id="cite_ref-ToIDiff_17-5" class="reference">[URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-ToIDiff-17"][18][/URL]</sup></td> <td>The Anti-corruption wing of the CBI not be merged into the Lokpal.<sup id="cite_ref-HinduDiff_16-4" class="reference">[URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-HinduDiff-16"][17][/URL]</sup></td> </tr> <tr> <th>Removal of Lokpal members and Chair</th> <td>Any person can bring a complaint to the Supreme Court, who can then recommend removal of any member to the President.<sup id="cite_ref-HinduDiff_16-5" class="reference">[URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-HinduDiff-16"][17][/URL]</sup></td> <td>Any "aggrieved party" can raise a complaint to the President, who will refer the matter to the CJI.<sup id="cite_ref-HinduDiff_16-6" class="reference">[URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-HinduDiff-16"][17][/URL]</sup></td> </tr> <tr> <th>Removal of Lokpal staff and officers</th> <td>Complaints against Lokpal staff will be handled by independent boards set-up in each state, composed of retired bureaucrats, judges, and civil society members.<sup id="cite_ref-HinduDiff_16-7" class="reference">[URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-HinduDiff-16"][17][/URL]</sup></td> <td>Lokpal will conduct inquiries into its own behavior.<sup id="cite_ref-HinduDiff_16-8" class="reference">[URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-HinduDiff-16"][17][/URL]</sup></td> </tr> <tr> <th>[url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lokayukta"]Lokayukta[/url]</th> <td>Lokakyukta and other local/state anti-corruption agency would remain in place.<sup id="cite_ref-ToIDiff_17-6" class="reference">[URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-ToIDiff-17"][18][/URL]</sup></td> <td>All state anti-corruption agencies would be closed and responsibilities taken over by centralized Lokpal.<sup id="cite_ref-ToIDiff_17-7" class="reference">[URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-ToIDiff-17"][18][/URL]</sup></td> </tr> <tr> <th>[url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whistleblower"]Whistleblower[/url] protection</th> <td>Whistleblowers are protected by Lokpal.<sup id="cite_ref-HinduDiff_16-9" class="reference">[URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-HinduDiff-16"][17][/URL]</sup></td> <td>No protection granted to whistleblowers by Lokpal.<sup id="cite_ref-HinduDiff_16-10" class="reference">[URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-HinduDiff-16"][17][/URL]</sup></td> </tr> <tr> <th>Punishment for corruption</th> <td>Lokpal can either directly impose penalties, or refer the matter to the courts. Penalties can include removal from office, imprisonment, and recovery of assets from those who benefited from the corruption.<sup id="cite_ref-HinduDiff_16-11" class="reference">[URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-HinduDiff-16"][17][/URL]</sup></td> <td>Lokpal can only refer matters to the courts, not take any direct punitive actions. Penalties remain equivalent to those in current law.<sup id="cite_ref-HinduDiff_16-12" class="reference">[URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-HinduDiff-16"][17][/URL]</sup></td> </tr> <tr> <th>Investigatory powers</th> <td>Lokpal can obtain wiretaps ( to make a connection to a telegraph or telephone wire in order to obtain information secretly), issue rogatory letters, and recruit investigating officers. Cannot issue contempt orders.<sup id="cite_ref-HinduDiff_16-13" class="reference">[URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-HinduDiff-16"][17][/URL]</sup></td> <td>Lokpal can issue contempt orders, and has the ability to punish those in contempt. No authority to obtain wiretaps, issue rogatory letters, or recruit investigating officers.<sup id="cite_ref-HinduDiff_16-14" class="reference">[URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-HinduDiff-16"][17][/URL]</sup></td> </tr> <tr> <th>False, frivolous and vexatious complaints</th> <td>Lokpal can issue fines for frivolous complaints (including frivolous complaints against Lokpal itself), with a maximum penalty of 1 lakh.<sup id="cite_ref-HinduDiff_16-15" class="reference">[URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-HinduDiff-16"][17][/URL]</sup>.</td> <td>Court system will handle matters of frivolous complaints. Courts can issue fines of Rs25,000 to 2 lakh.<sup id="cite_ref-HinduDiff_16-16" class="reference">[URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-HinduDiff-16"][17][/URL]</sup></td> </tr> <tr> <th>NGOs</th> <td>NGOs not within the scope due to their role in exposing corruption.<sup id="cite_ref-TargetNGO_18-1" class="reference">[URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Lokpal_Bill#cite_note-TargetNGO-18"][19][/URL]</sup></td> <td>NGOs are within the scope and can be investigated. </td></tr></tbody></table> [/QUOTE]
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