Introduction

The meaning of public services will be realized only when the integrity in public services is maintained. The problem of corruption in developing countries retards the development of nations, and more efforts are being taken nowadays by the governments to remove corruption.

Scope of the Book

This introductory book examines Lokayukta in Maharashtra at its micro level as well as the ombudsman system in India at the centre as well as in Indian states at macro level. This research report-based book touches many disciplines such as Public Administration, Political Science, Sociology, Law, and sometimes Economics and Psychology.

Content and Focus

The book earnestly and neatly studies the institution of ombudsman and reviews worldwide ombudsman systems. It concentrates on the institutional remedies and their failures in remaining corruption. It gradually explores the utility of Lokayukta in Maharashtra with an introduction of ombudsman states in India. It presents penetrating observations on Banking Ombudsman and Insurance Ombudsman in India.

Significance

Basically, Maharashtra is the pioneer of the Lokayukta system in India, yet there are many lacunae and drawbacks in the machinery in Maharashtra itself. This research material will be a collection of authentic information on related issues such as corruption, maladministration, etc. No doubt, it is a significant measure of the ombudsman system in government and private sectors across European, African, Australian, Scandinavian, and Nordic countries. It is useful for future generations of scholars and researchers.