West Bengal Lokayukta

[5] The state Lokayukta had been approved in years 2004, 2007 and 2018[5] for In the year 2018, the Act had been amended to keep the Chief Minister out of the purview of Lokayukta except in special cases after approval from State Legislature with two-third members present and voting in its favour.

"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.

"Lokayukta has independent powers to investigate and prosecute any government official or public servants, who are covered by the act and against whom the 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.

However, the state Chief Minister is exempted from the Act in issues relating to Governance, nominations for police officials and bureaucratic staff.

[7] The first Lokayukta of the state was a retired Calcutta high court judge, Samaresh Bandyopadhyay, from the year 2006 to 2009.