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Which restriction applies to the Chairperson or a member of the Union Lokpal under Section 3(4) of the…

Section 3(4) prohibits the Chairperson or a member from holding another office of trust or profit. It also bars serving in Parliament, political-party affiliation, carrying…

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Which restriction applies to the Chairperson or a member of the Union Lokpal under Section 3(4) of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013?

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Section 3(4) prohibits the Chairperson or a member from holding another office of trust or profit. It also bars serving in Parliament, political-party affiliation, carrying on a business and practising a profession while holding the Lokpal office.

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Option A

The Lokpal office itself is excepted from this prohibition.

Option B

A sitting Member of Parliament cannot concurrently serve as Chairperson or a Lokpal member.

Option C

A person must sever the relevant business connection or stop professional practice before entering office.

Option D

Political-party affiliation is barred.

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