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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Lokpal and Lokayukta (Amendment) Bill, 2016 passed in Lok Sabha to amend the Lokpal and Lokayukta Act in which year
A
2005
B
2009
C
2015
D
2013
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha on 17 December 2013 and in the Lok Sabha on 18 December 2013. The Bill was tabled in the Lok Sabha on 22 December 2011 and was passed by the House on 27 December as The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill, 2011.

Detailed explanation-2: -Declaration of Assets and Liabilities by public servants under amended section 44 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013-reg. Order amending the Lokpal and Lokayuktas (Removal of Difficulties) Order, 2014 dated 15th February, 2014 for extending the time limit from 180 days to 270 days.

Detailed explanation-3: -[1st January, 2014.] An Act to provide for the establishment of a body of Lokpal for the Union and Lokayukta for States to inquire into allegations of corruption against certain public functionaries and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

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