Indian Culture & Heritage·Key Changes
Lokpal Act 2013 — Key Changes
Updated 5 Mar 2026
| Entry | Year | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lokpal and Lokayuktas (Amendment) Act | 2016 | This amendment modified the asset disclosure requirements for public servants and their family members, reducing the scope of mandatory declarations. It also clarified certain procedural aspects of complaint handling and investigation processes. | The amendment addressed practical difficulties in implementation while maintaining the core anti-corruption framework. However, critics argued that reducing asset disclosure requirements weakened transparency provisions. |