The State of Maharashtra is the first and pioneer State in India to introduce the concept of Lokayukta by enacting the Maharashtra Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas Act, 1971 in view of the recommendations made by the Administrative Reforms Commission headed by Late Shri Morarji Desai in 1966.

[5][1] [6][7][8] The Governor appoints the Lokayukta after due consultations with Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court and Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly.

[1] I, , having been appointed Lokayuka (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.Following is the list of Lokayuktas for Maharashtra:[9] V. M. Kanade appointed as Lokayukta in 2021 Lokayuka or Upa-Lokayukta can be removed from his office through the process of impeachment.

[1] Any citizen can make his/her complaints of corruption directly to the Lokayukta against any government official or elected representative.

[citation needed] In year 2019, Maharashtra Government brought the Chief Minister's office under the purview of this institution.