A Committee constituted in 2014 under the Chairmanship of Narpat Mal Lodha is related to which of the following subjects?

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D. Lokayukta. Narpat Mal Lodha Committee (2014) – Formation and Chairman: The committee was constituted in 2014 under the chairmanship of Justice Narpat Mal Lodha (former Chief Justice of India). Subject and Scope: The committee was concerned with reviewing the structure, jurisdiction, powers, functioning, and selection process of the Lokayukta institution in Rajasthan. Objective: To provide reformative suggestions to make the Lokayukta more powerful, effective, transparent, and accountable in combating corruption. The Lokayukta Institution in the context of Rajasthan: The Rajasthan Lokayukta and Up-Lokayukta Ordinance was passed in 1973. It came into effect on February 3, 1973. The President gave his assent on March 26, 1973. This institution is a non-constitutional body, also referred to as a statutory body. The Lokayukta is an independent institution whose jurisdiction extends to the entire state of Rajasthan. It is not a department of the state government, nor is there any interference from the state government. The Lokayukta continuously strives to bring transparency, fairness, and responsiveness to public administration through investigations and inquiries initiated on the basis of complaints or suo motu. Structure: The State Lokayukta consists of one Lokayukta and 8 members.