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9 differences between Jan Lokpal Bill and Govt Bill

There are several significant differences between the two bills. In this note, we describe the some of these differences. 1. Divergence on the jurisdiction Govt Bill includes the Prime Minister after he demits office. Excludes Judges and junior (below Group A) officials. The government Bill also includes officers of NGOs who receive government funds or any funds from the public. Jan Lokpal ncludes a sitting Prime Minister, all government officials and Judges and Excludes NGOs. 2. Differ on the composition The government Bill has a chairperson and up to 8 members; at least half the members must have a judicial background. Jan Lokpal Bill wants chairperson and 10 members, of which 4 have a judicial background. 3. Differ on seletion on Lokpal members The government Bill has a simpler process. The selection will be made by a committee consisting of the Prime Minister, the leaders of Opposition in both Houses of Parliament, a Supreme Court judge, a high court chief justice, an eminent juri