Which of the following statements are correct about Lokayukta in Rajasthan?

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C. (A), (B) and (C). 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 Appointment of Rajasthan Lokayukta and Members: A selection committee is recommended by the Governor. ● The selection committee consists of 3 members: 1. Chief Minister - Chairperson 2. Leader of the Opposition 3. Chief Justice of the High Court 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 PYQ’s Solution English 7 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 Functions of the State Lokayukta Function Description Investigation of The Lokayukta conducts impartial complaints investigations into received complaints and, after investigation, either dismisses the cases or recommends action to the competent authority Powers of a Civil The Lokayukta has the powers of a Civil Court Court and can summon files and documents for the purpose of investigation Limitation The Lokayukta cannot investigate cases period that are older than 5 years