The Correct Answer is : Lokayukta Explanation & Key Takeaways: • The Maharashtra Lokayukta Bill, 2022, was introduced in the Maharashtra Assembly on December 26, 2022. It repeals the Maharashtra Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas Act, 1971. The Bill seeks to establish a Lokayukta to inquire into allegations of corruption and complaints of grievances against public servants. • Key features of the Bill include: • Establishment and composition of the Lokayukta: • The Bill establishes the ‘Lokayukta, Maharashtra State’. • The Chairperson of the Lokayukta must be a current or former: (i) Chief Justice of a High Court, (ii) judge of the Supreme Court, or (iii) judge of the Bombay High Court. There may be up to four other members, two of who must be judicial members. Current and former judges of high courts/district courts will be eligible to be appointed as judicial members. Persons with experience of at least 25 years in anti-corruption policy, public administration, or finance, can become non-judicial members. • Appointment of the Lokayukta: • The chairperson and members of Lokayukta will be appointed by the Governor on the recommendations of a Selection Committee. • The Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister of the state will be the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of the Committee, respectively. • Other members of the selection committee include: (i) Chairman of the Maharashtra Legislative Council, (ii) Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, (iii) Leader of Opposition of both Houses, and (iv) Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court. The Chairperson or any member shall be removed by orders of the Governor on grounds of misbehaviour, after an inquiry by the High Court.