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'''Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta and Uplokayukta''' ([[Sanskrit]]: उत्तर प्रदेश लोकायुक्त and उपलोकायुक्त) is an anti-[[Political corruption|corruption]] [[ombudsman]] in the Indian state of [[Uttar Pradesh]].The position of the [[Lokayukta]] was established under the Lokayukta Act of 1975.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vikalpa.com/pdf/articles/2005/2005_july_sep_121_134.pdf
|title=The Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta: Efficient Redressal of Citizen Grievances|publisher=Vikalpa: The Journal for Decision Makers is a quarterly publication of the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://lokayukta.up.nic.in/text/english%20act/act%20subbuttan%20english.htm|title=THE UTTAR PRADESH LOKAYUKTA AND UP-LOKAYUKTA ACT-1975|publisher=National Informatics Centre|accessdate=18 January 2016}}</ref> The [[Lokayukta]] is from a non-political background and functions as a [[statutory authority]] probing into cases primarily related to corruption, government mismanagement, or abuse of power by public servants or ministers.<ref name="powers of lokayukta">{{cite web|url=http://lokayukta.up.nic.in/work%20proce.htm|title=Powers and Functions of Lokayukta Uttar Pradesh}}</ref> Though the Lokayukta lacks wide investigatory powers,<ref name="powers of lokayukta"/> it has caught public attention by investigating high-profile cases.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/lucknow/lokayukta-probe-curious-case-of-withdrawing-cases-against-mining-minister/|title=Lokayukta Probe: Curious case of withdrawing cases against mining minister|publisher=[[The Indian Express]]|date=13 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/up-lokayukta-submits-naseemuddin-da-case-report-to-ed-114071501330_1.html|title=UP Lokayukta submits Naseemuddin DA case report to ED|publisher=[[Business Standard]]|date=15 July 2014}}</ref>

On January 28, 2016, the [[Supreme Court of India]], recalled its previous order and appointed a new Lokayukta after the state government failed to suggest one.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india/sc-recalls-order-regarding-up-lokayukta-s-appointment-names-new/story-Ho6wRfGnoNFdCykZkWQ3QM.html|title=SC recalls order regarding UP Lokayukta's appointment, names new|publisher=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=28 January 2016}}</ref>

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{{Infobox official post
|post = Lokayukta Uttar Pradesh
|incumbent = Sanjay Mishra<ref name="lokayuktaelected">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/justice-mishra-sworn-in-up-lokayukta/article8176842.ece?ref=tpnews|title=Justice Mishra sworn in U.P. Lokayukta|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=1 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/ending-months-of-govt-guv-tussle-justice-sanjay-mishra-sworn-in-as-up-lokayukta/articleshow/50799946.cms|title=Ending months of Govt-Guv tussle, Justice Sanjay Mishra sworn in as UP Lokayukta|publisher=[[The Economic Times]]|date=1 February 2016}}</ref>
|department = [[Government of Uttar Pradesh]]
|reports_to = [[Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh]] [[Governor of Uttar Pradesh]]
|term_start = 31 January 2016
|predecessor = N. K. Mehrotra
|successor = Sanjay Mishra
|seat = Lok Ayukta, Uttar Pradesh, TC-46/V-1, Vibhuti Khand, [[Gomti Nagar]], [[Lucknow]]
|appointer = Governor of Uttar Pradesh
|termlength = 8 years<ref name="supremecourt"/>
|formation = {{start date and years ago|df=yes|1977|09|14}}
|inaugural = Vishambar Dayal
|website = [http://lokayukta.up.nic.in/ Lokayukta Office]
}}

==Selection procedure==
According to the ''Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta and UpLokayukta Act of 1975'', the [[List of governors of Uttar Pradesh|Governor]] of the state can appoint a person to be the Lokayukta and one or more persons as uplokayukta(s)(Deputy Lokayukta). The Lokayukta's appointment is made after consultations with the [[Chief Justice]] of the [[Allahabad High Court]], and the leader of the opposition in the [[Vidhan Sabha|state assembly]].The Uplokayukta(s) can be appointed after consulting the Lokayukta.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lokayukta.up.nic.in/text/english%20act/apni%20baat%20page%204.htm|title=THE UTTAR PRADESH LOKAYUKTA AND UP-LOKAYUKTA ACT-1975:SECTION- 3. Appointment of Lokayukta and Up-Lokayuktas}}</ref>

A person is eligible for the post of the Lokayukta or Uplokayukta if he/she fulfills the following criteria.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lokayukta.up.nic.in/text/english%20act/apni%20baat%20page%205.htm|title=THE UTTAR PRADESH LOKAYUKTA AND UP-LOKAYUKTA ACT-1975:SECTION- 4. Lokayukta or Up-Lokayukta to hold no other office}}</ref>

* A judge of the [[Supreme Court of India|Supreme Court]] or the [[List of High Courts of India|High Court]].
* Never held an office of [[Parliament of India|member of Parliament]] or severed their connection with it.
* Never held an office of [[State legislature (India)|State Legislature]].
* Holding no [[Office of profit#Republic of India|office of trust or profit]], or severed their connection with the business or profession if had joined in the past.

Any person appointed as the Lokayukta or Uplokayukta serves the office for a period of eight years after an amendment increased the tenure length by two years.<ref name="indiankanoon">{{cite web|url=http://indiankanoon.org/docfragment/60568976/?formInput=lokayukta%20act%20|title=Mohd.Saeed Siddiqui vs State Of U.P.& Anr on 24 April, 2014|publisher=ikanoon}}</ref><ref name="rediff15">{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/news/report/will-appoint-lokayukta-as-soon-as-possible-up-govt-after-sc-rap/20151215.htm|title=Will appoint Lokayukta as soon as possible: UP govt after SC rap|publisher=[[Rediff]]|date=15 December 2015}}</ref> The perks and allowances of the Lokayukta are the same as that of the chief justice while that of an Uplokayukta to a judge of the state's High court.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lokayukta.up.nic.in/text/english%20act/apni%20baat%20page%206.htm|title=THE UTTAR PRADESH LOKAYUKTA AND UP-LOKAYUKTA ACT-1975:SECTION- 5. Terms of office and other conditions of service of Lokayukta and Up-Lokayukta}}</ref> The institution of Lokayukta should have Judicial and Non-Judicial members.<ref name="Uttar Pradesh Ref1">{{cite news |title=Only four states have appointed judicial, non-judicial members of Lokayukta, says report |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/only-four-states-have-appointed-judicial-non-judicial-members-of-lokayukta-says-report/articleshow/79627314.cms?from=mdr |access-date=27 August 2021 |publisher=The Economic Times |date=8 December 2020}}</ref>

==Roles and Responsibilities==
The functioning of the Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta is to initiate inquiries on complaints regarding maladministration and corruption concerning a State Public Servant".<ref name="powers of lokayukta"/> The investigation can be started with specific approval of the concerned ministry<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lokayukta.up.nic.in/text/english%20act/apni%20baat%20page%208.htm|title=THE UTTAR PRADESH LOKAYUKTA AND UP-LOKAYUKTA ACT-1975:SECTION- 7. Matters which may be investigated by Lokayukta or Up-Lokayukta}}</ref> and can be either a ''Grievance'' or ''Allegation''. Grievance means any claim by a person who faced injustice or undue hardship due to maladministration, whereas, allegation is in relation to a public servant, any government company or corporation in the state or pension and other claims.<ref name="powers of lokayukta"/>

Lokayukta or an Uplokayukta enjoys the same powers as that of a [[civil court]] under the code of ''Civil Procedure, 1908'' which includes summoning the person, checking any public record or request copy from any court or office and issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses or documents.<ref name="lokayukta evidence">{{cite web|url=http://lokayukta.up.nic.in/text/english%20act/apni%20baat%20page%2012.htm|title=THE UTTAR PRADESH LOKAYUKTA AND UP-LOKAYUKTA ACT-1975:SECTION- 11. Evidence}}</ref> The lokayukta is also required to ensure the safe custody of relevant documents. Every investigation is conducted in private, and the identity of the complainant and that of the public servant under investigation not disclosed in any form unless it is related to public importance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lokayukta.up.nic.in/text/english%20act/apni%20baat%20page%2011.htm|title=THE UTTAR PRADESH LOKAYUKTA AND UP-LOKAYUKTA ACT-1975:SECTION- 10. Procedure in respect of investigations}}</ref> After the completion of an investigation, the lokayukta is required to submit the report to the [[governor]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lokayukta.up.nic.in/text/english%20act/apni%20baat%20page%2013.htm|title=THE UTTAR PRADESH LOKAYUKTA AND UP-LOKAYUKTA ACT-1975:SECTION- 12. Reports of Lokayukta and Up-Lokayukta}}</ref>

In case of a false complaint, the lokayukta is empowered to take appropriate action as specified under [[Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973]], which may involve detention of the complainant and up to three years of imprisonment with fine. However, the person can make an appeal which can be admitted only by the [[Sessions Court#India|session court]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lokayukta.up.nic.in/text/english%20act/apni%20baat%20page%2014.htm|title=THE UTTAR PRADESH LOKAYUKTA AND UP-LOKAYUKTA ACT-1975:SECTION- 13. Action in case of false complaint}}</ref> However, in any such case, the court cannot compel the lokayukta, uplokayukta or any public servant to furnish any evidence recorded or collected.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lokayukta.up.nic.in/text/english%20act/apni%20baat%20page%2016.htm|title=THE UTTAR PRADESH LOKAYUKTA AND UP-LOKAYUKTA ACT-1975:SECTION- 15. Secrecy of information}}</ref>

The State Government, by a notification published in the [[gazette]], can confer additional powers for specific investigations to the office of the Lokayukta<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lokayukta.up.nic.in/text/english%20act/apni%20baat%20page%2019.htm|title=THE UTTAR PRADESH LOKAYUKTA AND UP-LOKAYUKTA ACT-1975:SECTION- 18. Conferment of additional functions on Lokayukta and Up-Lokayukta etc}}</ref> and can even allow them to make new rules for the same.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lokayukta.up.nic.in/text/english%20act/apni%20baat%20page%2022.htm|title=THE UTTAR PRADESH LOKAYUKTA AND UP-LOKAYUKTA ACT-1975:SECTION- 21. Power to make rules}}</ref>

==Recommendations==
Many names were suggested for selecting a new Lokayukta after the term of N.K. Mehrotra expired.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/30-dead-judges-on-longlist-how-akhilesh-tried-to-handpick-lokayukta-until-sc-cracked-down/ |title=How Akhilesh Yadav tried to handpick Lokayukta until Supreme Court cracked down|publisher=[[The Indian Express]]|date=12 January 2016}}</ref> Despite objections raised by both, the chief justice of the [[Allahabad High Court]] and the [[List of governors of Uttar Pradesh|governor]], the state government forwarded the name of retired judge Ravindra Singh to the governor at least four times, without following the due procedure. The chief justice had raised strong objections citing Ravindra Singh's alleged political affiliations with the ruling government of the [[samajwadi party]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-up-governor-ram-naik-returns-lokayukta-file-for-second-day-211219|title=UP Governor Ram Naik returns Lokayukta file for second day|work=[[Daily News and Analysis]]|date=8 August 2015}}</ref> The government headed by [[Akhilesh Yadav]] neither proposed a fresh name, nor called a meeting of the selection committee regarding the appointment,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/news/report/up-guv-rejects-akhileshs-lokayukta-recommendation/20150825.htm|title=UP guv rejects Akhilesh's Lokayukta recommendation|publisher=[[Rediff]]|date=25 August 2015}}</ref><ref name="newindianexpress">{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/UP-Governer-Returns-Lokayukta-File-to-State-Government-for-Third-Time/2015/08/20/article2984704.ece|title=UP {{Sic|Governer|nolink=y}} Returns Lokayukta File to State Government for Third Time|publisher=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=20 August 2015}}</ref> which led to governor [[Ram Naik]] rejecting the name of Singh for a fifth time in August 2015.<ref name="indianexpress15">{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/up-govt-in-a-soup-after-scs-strict-direction-to-appoint-new-lokayukta/|title=UP govt in a soup after SC's strict direction to appoint new Lokayukta|publisher=[[The Indian Express]]|date=15 December 2015}}</ref><ref name="thehindu28">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/new-turn-to-standoff-over-up-lokayukta/article7588490.ece|title=New turn to standoff over U.P. Lokayukta|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=28 August 2015}}</ref> The state government passed an amendment in the state assembly on August 28, 2015, removing the clause that required the chief justice of the Allahabad High Court to be a part of the selection committee.;<ref name="thehindu28" /> The bill,however lies pending with the governor<ref name="indianexpress15" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bhaskar.com/news/UP-LUCK-uttar-pradesh-governor-say-will-see-all-aspect-before-signing-lokayukta-bill-5096433-PHO.html|title=संविधान के तहत परीक्षण के बाद ही लोकायुक्त बिल को मंजूरी देंगे राज्यपाल|publisher=[[Dainik Bhaskar]]|date=27 August 2015}}</ref>{{refn|group=note|"The governor is right when he insists on the evidence of the state government having consulted the chief justice of the Allahabad high court and the leader of the Opposition," an expert said. The state government’s plea that the governor is always bound to go by the ministerial advice does not hold water too, experts said.
"The governor has all the right to reject what the minister’s have advised," the expert added.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.news18.com/news/uttar-pradesh/lucknow/no-end-to-stalemate-over-up-lokayukta-appointment-3-793609.html|title=No end to stalemate over UP Lokayukta appointment|publisher=[[Network 18]]|date=24 August 2015}}</ref>}}

===Hearings in the Supreme Court===
Multiples hearings occurred in the [[Supreme Court of India|Supreme Court]] for appointing a new lokayukta. On July 2, 2015, the Court sought the response of the Uttar Pradesh government on a plea seeking replacement of the state's current lokayukta N.K. Mehrotra,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/pil-for-removal-of-up-s-lokayukta-sc-issues-notice-to-state-115070200923_1.html|title=PIL for removal of UP's Lokayukta; SC issues notice to state|publisher=[[Business Standard]]|date=2 July 2015}}</ref> The [[Allahabad High Court]] also sought response for the same from the government on July 23, 2015.<ref name="newindianexpress"/> The apex court issued a notice to the government in December, regarding the initiation of contempt proceedings against it for non-compliance of the Court's previous order.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/appoint-new-lokayukta-by-wednesday-supreme-court-tells-uttar-pradesh-1254711|title=Appoint New Lokayukta By Wednesday, Supreme Court Tells Uttar Pradesh|publisher=[[NDTV]]|date=14 December 2015}}</ref> On receiving no reply from the government, the supreme court, on December 14, criticized the for not appointing a new lokayukta in the state <ref name="indianexpress15"/> and fixed the petitions on the issue for a hearing on December 16.
The Supreme Court had earlier upheld constitutional validity of extending tenure of lokayukta to eight years on 24 April 2014 and had asked for the list of possible appointees within six months.<ref name="supremecourt">{{cite web|url=http://judis.nic.in/supremecourt/imgs1.aspx?filename=41456|title=REPORTABLE IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 410 OF 2012|publisher=Supreme Court of India|date=24 April 2014}}</ref><ref name="rediff15"/> Since the government failed to recommend the list within the time-frame,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india/up-lokayukta-appointment-selection-panel-to-meet-again-today/story-QcFQNK750q5ryBd1WUKZaI.html|title=UP Lokayukta appointment: Selection panel to meet again today|publisher=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=16 December 2015}}</ref> the Court<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1151216/jsp/frontpage/story_58770.jsp#.VoYm3N_I48p|title=Supreme Court gives UP a Lokayukta after state fails to come up with name|publisher=[[The Telegraph (Calcutta)]]|date=16 December 2015}}</ref> appointed [[Virendra Singh (Lokayukta)|Virendra Singh]] as the new lokayukta by exercising its constitutional power under ''Article 142 of the Constitution''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2015-12-16/news/69090870_1_uttar-pradesh-lokayukta-lokayukta-act-up-lokayukta|title=UP Lokayukta: Two marathon meetings fail to come up with name|publisher=[[The Economic Times]]|date=16 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Supreme-Court-appoints-Uttar-Pradesh-Lokayukta/articleshow/50201415.cms|title=Supreme Court appoints Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=16 December 2015}}</ref> The court, however retracted this decision later, after hearing a plea<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/sc-stays-oath-taking-of-the-new-up-lokayukta-115121900790_1.html|title=SC stays oath taking of the new UP Lokayukta|publisher=[[Business Standard]]|date=19 December 2015}}</ref> and appointed former judge of [[Allahabad High Court]] Sanjay Mishra as the new lokayukta in January 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/uttar-pradesh/sc-appoints-justice-sanjay-mishra-as-lokayukta-of-uttar-pradesh_1849867.html|title=SC appoints Justice Sanjay Mishra as Lokayukta of Uttar Pradesh|publisher=[[Zee News]]|date=28 January 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/supreme-court-appoints-justice-sanjay-mishra-as-up-lokayukta/article8161705.ece|title=Supreme Court appoints Justice Sanjay Mishra as U.P. Lokayukta|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=28 January 2016}}</ref>

==Appointment==
The former Lokayukta N.K. Mehrotra was appointed on 16 March 2006 under the ''Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta Act''.<ref name="indiankanoon"/><ref name="rediff15"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-04-24/news/49378398_1_upholds-uttar-pradesh-lokayukta-up-lokayuktas-act|title=Supreme Court upholds amendment in UP Lokayukta Act|publisher=[[The Economic Times]]| date=24 April 2014}}</ref> After his term expired on 15 March 2012, the Uttar Pradesh government on the same day brought an [[Lawmaking procedure in India#Coming into force|ordinance]] and another on 18 March and extended the period from existing six to eight years, which was later upheld by the [[Supreme Court of India|Supreme Court]].<ref name="supremecourt"/><ref name="indianexpress15"/>

On July 31, 2012, the [[Council of Ministers of Uttar Pradesh|state government cabinet]] approved to keep the office of lokayukta out of the purview of the [[Right to Information Act, 2005|RTI Act, 2005]] citing secrecy while investigating corruption charges.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Uttar-Pradesh-cabinet-keeps-Lokayukta-outside-RTI-Act-ambit/articleshow/15299891.cms|title=Uttar Pradesh cabinet keeps Lokayukta outside RTI Act ambit|work=[[The Times of India]]| date=1 August 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/uttar-pradesh/up-govt-keeps-lokayukta-out-of-rti-purview_790985.html|title=UP govt keeps Lokayukta out of RTI purview|publisher=ZEE NEWS INDIA| date=31 July 2012}}</ref> N.K. Mehrotra served nine years in the office, the longest term by a lokayukta in the country.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.news18.com/news/uttar-pradesh/lucknow/nk-mehrotra-completes-9-years-in-office-longest-ever-term-by-any-ombudsman-774337.html|title=UP Lokayukta completes 9 years in office, longest ever term by any ombudsman|publisher=[[Network 18]]|date=23 July 2015}}</ref> On December 16, 2015, the Supreme Court, invoking its constitutional powers, appointed justice [[Virendra Singh (Lokayukta)|Virendra Singh]] as the new Lokayukta, while expressing ''deep regret'' for constitutional authorities failing to comply with the court's order.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abplive.in/india-news/supreme-court-invokes-its-constitutional-power-appoints-uttar-pradesh-lokayukta-260985|title=Supreme Court invokes its constitutional power, appoints Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta|publisher=[[ABP News]]|date=16 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://post.jagran.com/State-government-not-at-fault-Akhilesh-on-Lokayukta-appointment-1450409188|title=State government not at fault: Akhilesh on Lokayukta appointment|publisher=[[Dainik Jagran]]|date=18 December 2015}}</ref>

Following objection to Justice Singh's appointment,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lucknow.amarujala.com/feature/city-news-lkw/allahabad-chief-justice-objects-on-the-appointment-of-up-lokayukta-hindi-news/|title=यूपी में लोकायुक्त की नियुक्ति पर आपत्ति, राज्यपाल को भेजा पत्र|publisher=[[Amar Ujala]]|date=17 December 2015}}</ref> on January 28, 2016, the Supreme Court retracted its decision and appointed former judge Sanjay Mishra to the office .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://supremecourtofindia.nic.in/FileServer/2015-12-19_1450529873.pdf|title=Writ Petition (Civil) No.872 of 2015 SACHCHIDANAND GUPTA ''SACHCHEY'' Petitioner(s) VERSUS STATE OF U.P THR. CHIEF SECRETARY AND ORS|publisher=[[Supreme Court of India]]|date=19 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-supreme-court-appoints-justice-sanjay-mishra-as-new-uttar-pradesh-lokayukta-2171103|title=Supreme Court appoints Justice Sanjay Mishra as new Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta|work=[[Daily News and Analysis]]|date=28 January 2016}}</ref>

Lokayukta(s) of Uttar Pradesh.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lokayukta.up.nic.in/Working%20Periods.htm|title=List of Former Hon'ble Lokayukta, U.P.}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!scope=col| No{{refn|group=note|A number inside brackets indicates that the incumbent has previously held office.}}
!scope=col| Name
!scope=col colspan=3| Term (tenure length)
|-
| 1
| Vishambar Dayal
| 14 September 1977
| 13 September 1982
| 1826 days
|-
| 2
| Vacant
| 14 September 1982
| 9 January 1983
| 118 days
|-
| 3
| Mirza Mohammad Murtza Hussain
| 10 January 1983
| 10 January 1989
| 2193 days
|-
| 4
| Vacant
| 11 January 1989
| 27 January 1989
| 17 days
|-
| 5
| Kailash Nath Goyal
| 28 January 1989
| 28 January 1995
| 2192 days
|-
| 6
| Vacant
| 29 January 1995
| 8 February 1995
| 11 days
|-
| 7
| Rajeshwar Singh
| 9 February 1995
| 13 January 2000
| 1800 days
|-
| 8
| Vacant
| 14 January 2000
| 15 March 2000
| 62 days
|-
| 9
| Sudhir Chandra Verma
| 16 March 2000
| 15 March 2006
| 2191 days
|-
| 10
| N.K. Mehrotra
| 16 March 2006
| 30 January 2016
| 3607 days
|-
| 11
| Sanjay Mishra<ref name="lokayuktaelected"/>
| 31 January 2016
| ''Incumbent''
| {{age in days|2016|1|31}} days
|-
|}

==Notable cases==
The state lokayukta has probed many high-profile cases and some of them are mentioned below.

* Submitted report on the alleged nexus between [[Ponty Chadha]] and government headed by [[Mayawati]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://forbesindia.com/article/special/why-ponty-chadhas-time-could-be-up-in-uttar-pradesh/32496/1?utm=slidebox|title=Why Ponty Chadha's Time Could Be Up in Uttar Pradesh|work=[[Forbes India]]|date=13 March 2012}}</ref>
* Recommended [[Central Bureau of Investigation|CBI]] investigation against prominent [[Bahujan Samaj Party|BSP]] leader Naseemuddin Siddiqui for allegedly amassing [[Disproportionate Assets|disproportionate assets]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Lokayukta-probe-into-Ponty-Chadhas-sugar-mills-mining-deals-to-continue/articleshow/17287707.cms|title=Lokayukta probe into Ponty Chadha's sugar mills, mining deals to continue|publisher=[[Times of India]]|date=20 November 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/up-govt-tells-lokayukta-to-probe-sale-of-sugar-mills-during-maya-rule/1033476/|title=UP govt tells Lokayukta to probe sale of sugar mills during Maya rule|publisher=[[The Indian Express]]|date=20 November 2012}}</ref>
* Investigated assets case against state mining minister [[Gayatri Prasad Prajapati]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-12-30/news/57529021_1_graft-cases-gayatri-prasad-prajapati-uttar-pradesh-lokayukta|title=Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta serves notice to Gayatri Prasad Prajapati's family in graft cases|publisher=[[The Economic Times]]|date=30 December 2014}}</ref>
* On January 29, 2015, two [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]]'s of the [[Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly|state assembly]] were disqualified by the governor on recommendation of lokayukta which indicted them for irregularities.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/article/india-news/2-mlas-disqualified-from-up-assembly-after-lokayukta-probe/36629/|title=2 MLAs disqualified from UP Assembly after Lokayukta probe|publisher=[[The Financial Express (India)|Financial Express]]|date=29 January 2015}}</ref>
*The lokayukta acquitted [[Noida]] based engineer Yadav Singh.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/uttar-pradesh/probe-up-lokayukta-for-acquitting-yadav-singh-in-its-inquiry_1642297.html|title=Probe UP Lokayukta for acquitting Yadav Singh in its inquiry|publisher=ZEE NEWS India|date=5 August 2015}}</ref>
==Limitations of Powers==
The lokayukta cannot act on any complaint pertaining to people occupying following constitutional posts.<ref name="powers of lokayukta"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://lokayukta.up.nic.in/text/english%20act/apni%20baat%20page%2023.htm|title=THE UTTAR PRADESH LOKAYUKTA AND UP-LOKAYUKTA ACT-1975:SECTION- 22. Removal of doubts}}</ref>
* The Chief Justice or any judge of the High court or member of judicial services.
* Officer or servant of any court.
* [[Comptroller and Auditor General of India|The Accountant General]], Uttar pradesh.
* Chairman or any member of the [[Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission|Uttar pradesh Public Service Commission]] or its staff.
* The [[Chief Election Commissioner of India|Chief Election Commissioner]], the Election Commissioner, the Regional Commissioner and the [[Chief Electoral Officer, Uttar Pradesh]].
* Any member of the secretariat staff of either House of the state legislature.

If the investigation involves internal security of the state or the disclosure of proceedings of the cabinet of the state government or any committee of that cabinet, then the person cannot be compelled to give any evidence or produce any document.<ref name="lokayukta evidence"/> The state government after consultation with the lokayukta, in view of public interest, may exempt a public servant from investigation via notification in the state gazette .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lokayukta.up.nic.in/text/english%20act/apni%20baat%20page%2020.htm|title=THE UTTAR PRADESH LOKAYUKTA AND UP-LOKAYUKTA ACT-1975:SECTION- 19. Power to exclude complaints against certain classes of public servants}}</ref>

The following matters cannot be covered in the investigation conducted by the lokayukta.<ref name="powers of lokayukta"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://lokayukta.up.nic.in/text/english%20act/apni%20baat%20page%209.htm|title=THE UTTAR PRADESH LOKAYUKTA AND UP-LOKAYUKTA ACT-1975:SECTION- 8. Matters not subject to investigation}}</ref>
* Investigations related to crime.
* Proceedings relating to the internal security of the state.
* Actions in relation to determining whether a matter will go or will continue to be prosecuted in a court.
* Action concerning commercial relations of the administration of the government or of the local authority or other corporations, except where the complainant alleged harassment in meeting contractual obligations.
* Appointments related to removal, pay, disciplinary action, superannuation or other matters relating to conditions of services of public servants but not including actions relating to claims for pension, gratuity, provident fund or to any claims which arises on retirement, removal or termination of service.
* Grant of honors and awards. If this is done in a confidential manner,an investigation cell may be established under the Lokayukta.

==Removal==
According to the ''Article 311 of the constitution,'' the lokayukta or an up-lokayukta can be removed only if found guilty in the report of committee headed by the judge of either Supreme court or Chief justice of the High court. The report is then forwarded to the Governor and then presented before the state legislature with each house of the legislature [[Impeachement#India|votes for the removal]] by 2/3 majority.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lokayukta.up.nic.in/text/english%20act/apni%20baat%20page%207.htm|title=THE UTTAR PRADESH LOKAYUKTA AND UP-LOKAYUKTA ACT-1975:SECTION- 6. Removal of Lokayukta or Up-Lokayukta}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013]]
* [[Maharashtra Lokayukta]]
* [[Karnataka Lokayukta]]
* [[Goa Lokayukta]]
* [[Andhra Pradesh Lokayukta]]

== Notes ==
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== References ==
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== External links ==
* [http://indiankanoon.org/doc/60568976/ Details of the case filed by Mohd.Saeed Siddiqui on new Lokayukta appointment]
* [http://lokayukta.kar.nic.in/index.asp Karnataka Lokayukta]
* [http://lokayuktakerala.gov.in/admin/index.php Kerala Lok Ayukta]


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