Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Which of the following statements is/are not right regarding Ombudsman?

• A. The High court retired lawyer is the Ombudsman.
• B. The High court retired judge is the Ombudsman.
• C. Ombudsman cannot order enquiry in corruption by public servants.
• D. Ombudsman cannot order enquiry in corruption by public servants.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

Ombudsman cannot order enquiry in corruption by public servants.

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Ombudsman can be approached with complaints of corruption, nepotism, financial misappropriation, and negligence of duties by the public servants. He can order enquiry and recommend actions for it. A retired Judge of the High Court is appointed as the Ombudsman.