Which of the following are the States in which the Lok Ayukta Act includes the Chief Minister in its ambit?
- AWest Bengal and Kerala
- BGujarat and MaharashtraCorrect
- CMadhya Pradesh and Orissa
- DRajasthan and Karnataka
Explanation
The correct option is B because Gujarat and Maharashtra are among the states where the Lok Ayukta has the statutory power to investigate allegations of corruption against the Chief Minister.
In Maharashtra, the Lok Ayukta can investigate the Chief Minister, though with certain procedural safeguards. Similarly, the Gujarat Lokayukta Act includes the Chief Minister within its jurisdiction.
While many states have established the institution of Lok Ayukta, the inclusion of the Chief Minister varies by state legislation. In some other states mentioned in the options, the Chief Minister is either excluded or the specific legislative provisions differ in their scope and implementation. Therefore, Gujarat and Maharashtra represent the pair where the Chief Minister is clearly included under the ambit of the Act.
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