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Despite the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act being enacted in 2013, the appointment of the first Lokpal was delayed until ______ due to procedural and political challenges.
- 2015
- 2019
- 2021
- 2023
Answer: 2019
Lokpal appointment timeline: (a) Act enacted: 2013, (b) Selection committee formation delayed due to lack of Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha (2014-2019), (c) First Lokpal appointed: March 2019 (Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose as Chairperson), (d) Operational challenges: Infrastructure, staff recruitment, rule framing, jurisdiction clarity. Illustrates gap between legislative enactment and institutional operationalization; highlights importance of political consensus and administrative preparedness for accountability mechanisms.