Sources said the draft also gives the government powers to investigate non-government organisations funded directly or indirectly by the government. But it will be limited to looking into misappropriation of funds from the government, they said.
The Lokpal will consist of a chairperson and 10 members, with the minimum number of members being six.
The draft has, however, done away with the power to intercept phones, a provision which existed in the original draft of 2011. Investigations, it says, will be conducted by an officer of the rank of assistant commissioner of police or above, sources said.
The Lokpal can punish public servants with imprisonment up to six months or fine or both if they fail to comply with orders. If a complaint is made with malafide intentions, a person can be imprisoned up to one year or fined up to Rs 5 lakh or both.
The punishment for any act of corruption will not be less than six months in jail.
If an officer is fined, it will be deducted from the person's salary, the source added.
