The U.P. Lok Ayukta and Up Lok Ayukta Act, 1975 provides for appointment of Lok Ayukta and U.P. Lok Ayuktas for the purpose of investigation of complaints involving grievances and allegations against Government servants and employees of notified cooperative societies, local authorities, Govt. corporations, companies and societies. The jurisdiction also extends to Ministers, Legislators, Adhyaksha Zila Parishad, Pramukh of Kshetra Samiti, Nagar Pramukh, President of Municipal Board etc.
The department of Vigilance, under which the Lokayutas work, involves keeping watch over public servants of doubtful integrity, gathering information, scrutinizing complaints against public servants about corruption, conducting enquiries/ investigations and advising various government department/ agencies about matters related to corruption etc.
Adress:
Principal Secretary / Secretary,
Department of Vigilance,
Sachivalaya,
Lucknow-226001