Delhi Lokayukta

Once appointed, a Lokayukta cannot be removed from office except in cases of misbehaviour or any other reasons specified in the Act and the term of service will be for five years.

[8] "I, , having been appointed Lokayukta (or Upa-Lokayukta) do swear in the name of God (or solemnly affirm) that I will bear faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established and I will duly and faithfully and to the best of my ability, knowledge and judgment perform the duties of my office without fear or favour, affection or ill-will."

— First Schedule, The Delhi Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas Act, 1995 Lokayukta has independent powers to investigate and prosecute any government official or public servants who are covered by the act and against whom complaint is received for abusing his authority for self-interest or causes hurt to anyone or any action done intentionally or following corrupt practices negatively impacting the state or individual.

In one of the cases on complaints relating to release of stipends for old age people under a scheme during the year 2018, which had allegedly resulted in a notable loss to the state Government, the institution had ordered for registering an FIR against a North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) councillor.

In year 2019 on a complaint received by it, the Lokayukta had asked the state Assembly to issue notices to all MLA's to make annual declaration of their assets and liabilities.