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Lokpal Bill gets President's nod

New Delhi: The much-awaited Lokpal Bill today got the assent from President Pranab Mukherjee, providing for creation of an anti-graft watchdog which will bring under its purview even the Prime Minister with certain safeguards.The Bill

PTI PTI Updated on: January 02, 2014 11:28 IST
The Bill takes the shape of the Act after the signing by the President and following certain procedures.

After the assent by the President, Secretary Legislative Department in the Law Ministry will sign it and send it for publication in the official gazettee.

The Bill aims to set up institution of Lokpal at the Centre and Lokayuktas in states by law enacted by respective legislatures within one year of coming into force of the Act.

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