Lokpal and Lokayukta — Amendments

Amendment	Year	Description	Impact
Lokpal and Lokayuktas (Amendment) Act	2016	The amendment addressed the issue of Leader of Opposition's absence in the selection committee by allowing 'leader of single largest opposition party' to participate in the selection process when no recognized Leader of Opposition exists in Lok Sabha.	This amendment resolved the deadlock in Lokpal appointment process and ensured that the selection committee could function even when there is no recognized Leader of Opposition, facilitating the eventual appointment of the first Lokpal in 2019.