Lokpal will have powers to initiate suo
moto action or receive complaints of
corruption from the general public. Lokpal will have no power to
initiate suo motu action or receive
complaints of corruption from the
general public. It can only probe
complaints forwarded by the Speaker
of the Lok Sabha or the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. Lokpal will have the power to initiate
prosecution of anyone found guilty. Lokpal will only be an Advisory Body
with a role limited to forwarding
reports to a "Competent Authority". Lokpal will have police powers as well
as the ability to register FIRs. Lokpal will have no police powers and
no ability to register an FIR or proceed
with criminal investigations. Lokpal and the anti corruption wing of
the CBI will be one independent body. The CBI and Lokpal will be
unconnected. Punishments will be a minimum of 10
years and a maximum of up to life
imprisonment. Punishment for corruption will be a
minimum of 6 months and a maximum
of up to 7 years.