Q8691. Which of the following disputes would typically NOT be filed as an appeal before the Board of Revenue?
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Q8692. Consider the following matters:
I. Disputes under the Rajasthan Agricultural Credit Operations (Removal of Difficulties) Act.
II. Disputes regarding ceiling on agricultural holdings.
III. Appeals regarding the allocation of mining leases.
IV. Boundary disputes between two adjoining agricultural fields.
Which of the above matters fall within the jurisdiction of the revenue courts headed by the Board of Revenue?
I. Disputes under the Rajasthan Agricultural Credit Operations (Removal of Difficulties) Act.
II. Disputes regarding ceiling on agricultural holdings.
III. Appeals regarding the allocation of mining leases.
IV. Boundary disputes between two adjoining agricultural fields.
Which of the above matters fall within the jurisdiction of the revenue courts headed by the Board of Revenue?
Explanation
Revenue courts under the Board of Revenue adjudicate matters involving agricultural land ceiling, boundary disputes between fields, and specific agricultural credit operations. However, mining leases are governed by the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act and fall under the jurisdiction of the Mines Department. Mining is distinct from agricultural land revenue and tenancy, which are the Board’s focus.
Q8693. In which year was the Rajasthan Lokayukta and Up-Lokayuktas Act enacted?
Explanation
The Rajasthan Lokayukta and Up-Lokayuktas Act was enacted in 1973. This legislation was part of an early movement in India to create an independent anti-corruption ombudsman at the state level. The Act provides the legal framework for investigating allegations of corruption, favoritism, and maladministration against various categories of public servants and political functionaries in the state of Rajasthan.
Q8694. Who was appointed as the first Lokayukta of Rajasthan?
Explanation
Justice I.D. Dua, a retired judge of the Supreme Court of India, was appointed as the first Lokayukta of Rajasthan in 1973. His appointment marked the beginning of the ombudsman system in the state. As the first occupant of the office, he was responsible for establishing the initial investigative procedures and defining the commission’s role in promoting transparency and accountability.
Q8695. Match List-I (Lokayuktas of Rajasthan) with
List-II (Previous Positions/Facts):
List I: (Lokayuktas of Rajasthan)
A. Justice I.D. Dua
B. Justice D.P. Gupta
C. Justice M.B. Sharma
D. Justice Pratap Krishna Lohra
List II: (Previous Positions/Facts)
i. Incumbent Lokayukta (as of 2021 onwards)
ii. First Lokayukta of Rajasthan
iii. Served as acting Governor and Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court
iv. Longest-serving Lokayukta of Rajasthan
Select the correct code:
List-II (Previous Positions/Facts):
List I: (Lokayuktas of Rajasthan)
A. Justice I.D. Dua
B. Justice D.P. Gupta
C. Justice M.B. Sharma
D. Justice Pratap Krishna Lohra
List II: (Previous Positions/Facts)
i. Incumbent Lokayukta (as of 2021 onwards)
ii. First Lokayukta of Rajasthan
iii. Served as acting Governor and Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court
iv. Longest-serving Lokayukta of Rajasthan
Select the correct code:
Explanation
Rajasthan’s Lokayukta institution has seen several notable leaders. Justice I.D. Dua was the first to hold the post. Justice D.P. Gupta served in multiple high-level capacities, including acting Governor. Justice M.B. Sharma is recognized as the longest-serving Lokayukta in the state’s history. More recently, Justice Pratap Krishna Lohra was appointed to the position in 2021, continuing the institution’s mandate.
Q8696. Consider the following statements regarding the appointment of the Lokayukta in Rajasthan:
Statement I: The Lokayukta is appointed by the Governor of Rajasthan.
Statement II: The appointment is made after consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court and the Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly.
Identify the correct option:
Statement I: The Lokayukta is appointed by the Governor of Rajasthan.
Statement II: The appointment is made after consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court and the Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly.
Identify the correct option:
Explanation
The Lokayukta is appointed by the Governor of Rajasthan. To ensure the office remains non-partisan, the Governor must consult two key figures before making the appointment: the Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court and the Leader of the Opposition in the State Legislative Assembly. This consultative process is designed to select a person of high integrity who enjoys broad institutional trust.
Q8697. Which of the following statements regarding the institution of Up-Lokayukta in Rajasthan is incorrect?
Explanation
The Rajasthan Lokayukta and Up-Lokayuktas Act allows for the appointment of one or more Up-Lokayuktas by the Governor. Importantly, the Act specifies that the appointment of an Up- Lokayukta should be made after consultation with the Lokayukta. K.P.U. Menon holds the distinction of being the first Up-Lokayukta of Rajasthan, serving as a deputy to the main anti-corruption ombudsman.
Q8698. Consider the following categories of public servants:
I. Cabinet Ministers in the State Government
II. Pramukh of a Zila Parishad
III. Mayor of a Municipal Corporation
IV. Sarpanch of a Gram Panchayat
V. Civil servants of the State Government
Which of the above combination of functionaries falls within the jurisdiction of the Rajasthan Lokayukta for corruption inquiries?
I. Cabinet Ministers in the State Government
II. Pramukh of a Zila Parishad
III. Mayor of a Municipal Corporation
IV. Sarpanch of a Gram Panchayat
V. Civil servants of the State Government
Which of the above combination of functionaries falls within the jurisdiction of the Rajasthan Lokayukta for corruption inquiries?
Explanation
The Lokayukta has jurisdiction over Cabinet Ministers, Mayors, and Zila Parishad Pramukhs, as well as state civil servants. However, under the current legal framework in Rajasthan, Sarpanches and Panchas of Gram Panchayats are generally excluded from the Lokayukta’s direct investigative purview. Allegations against these village-level representatives are usually handled through different administrative channels within the Panchayati Raj Department.
Q8699. What is the statutory limitation period for filing a complaint before the Rajasthan Lokayukta regarding an alleged grievance or allegation?
Explanation
The Rajasthan Lokayukta and Up-Lokayuktas Act sets a specific time limit for entertaining complaints. The Lokayukta cannot conduct an investigation into any complaint if it is filed more than five years after the date on which the alleged action or incident took place. This limitation period ensures that investigations are conducted while evidence is relatively fresh.
Q8700. Given below are two statements, one labeled as
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The Rajasthan Lokayukta does not have the direct power to punish a corrupt public servant or register a binding criminal FIR against them.
Reason (R): The Lokayukta is primarily an investigatory and recommendatory body that forwards its findings and recommendations to the competent authority for action.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The Rajasthan Lokayukta does not have the direct power to punish a corrupt public servant or register a binding criminal FIR against them.
Reason (R): The Lokayukta is primarily an investigatory and recommendatory body that forwards its findings and recommendations to the competent authority for action.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Explanation
The Lokayukta is essentially an investigative and recommendatory body rather than a punitive one. While it can conduct thorough inquiries and summon witnesses, it does not have the authority to directly punish an individual or register a formal FIR. Once an investigation is complete, the Lokayukta sends a report with recommendations to the competent authority for final action.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 8691 | (a) A dispute regarding criminal trespass under Section 441 of the IPC on an agricultural farm. |
| 8692 | (a) I, II and IV only |
| 8693 | (b) 1973 |
| 8694 | (b) Justice I.D. Dua |
| 8695 | (a) A-ii, B-iii, C-iv, D-i |
| 8696 | (c) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct |
| 8697 | (a) The Up-Lokayukta is appointed solely on the recommendation of the Chief Minister without consulting the Lokayukta. |
| 8698 | (a) I, II, III and V only |
| 8699 | (c) Five years from the date on which the action complained against took place. |
| 8700 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
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