Under Section 7 of the Rajasthan Lokayukta and Deputy Lokayukta Act, 1973, the Lokayukta is empowered to investigate allegations against ministers and public servants in certain cases. Which of the following subject is not part of those investigations?

Correct Answer: C. Sexual harassment of women, caste discrimination violence against children. and

Explanation: Rajasthan Lokayukta and Up-Lokayukta Act, 1973 The Rajasthan Lokayukta is empowered under Section 7 of the Act to investigate allegations against ministers and public servants in certain cases. These generally include: Misuse of official position Corruption or maladministration Causing undue harm or injustice to a person through improper administrative action Lack of transparency or accountability According to the definition of "public servant" given in Section 2(i), the Lokayukta's jurisdiction applies to the following— Jurisdiction of the Lokayukta S. Name / Position No. 1 Members of the Council of Ministers of the State of Rajasthan (excluding the Chief Minister and the Governor) – Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State, and Deputy Ministers 2 Any person appointed to a public service or holding a public office in connection with the affairs of the State of Rajasthan 3 Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of the Zila Parishad 4 Chairperson of the Panchayat Samiti and Chairpersons of Standing Committees constituted under the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act 5 Mayor and Deputy Mayor of a Municipal Corporation 6 Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of a Municipality / Municipal Council / Municipal Board 7 Chairperson of any committee constituted under the Rajasthan Municipalities Act 8 Any local authority notified in the Official Gazette by the Government of Rajasthan 9 Corporation constituted under a State Act (excluding a local authority) 10 Corporation owned or controlled by the State Government 11 Government company under Section 617 of the Companies Act, 1956 12 Any company in which the paid-up share capital of the State Government is not less than 51% 13 Subsidiary company of a government company in which the State Government holds 51% shareholding Positions Not Covered Under the Jurisdiction of the Lokayukta S. Name / Position No. 1 Governor 2 Chief Minister 3 Accountant General 4 Chief Justice and other Judges of the High Court and District Courts 5 Judicial officers and staff 6 Chief Election Commissioner and Election Officers 7 Regional Election Commissioner 8 Chairperson and Members of the Public Service Commission 9 Retired public servant 10 Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) 11 Sarpanch and Panch 12 Officers and employees of the Legislative Assembly Secretariat