Govt advertisement inviting applications for Lokpal is illegal

The Lokpal and the Lokayukta Act was finally passed in 2013. It received Presidential assent in early January 2014 and has since been notified. The Department of Personnel and Training has issued a detailed advertisement inviting applications for filling up of the post of Chairman and Members of the Lokpal. The proforma application form as also the rules and eligibility conditions have been displayed along with the advertisement.