What exactly is the Jan Lokpal Bill? How is it different from other anti-corruption institutes? Why is there a need for an other anti-corruption body?

Many Governments which ruled India including the current UPA have tried to combat corruption. Be it ACB, CVC or state vigilance, the main objective is to eradicate corruption. Though we have well established institutions, there is never a downfall but instead the scope of corruption has increased manifolds. So far all the anti-corruption institutes are under the jurisdiction of the state or central government. The functioning of ACB or CVC is always intervened by the ruling government. In the first place, why will a government probe its own malpractices or scams? I still remember our PM stating during the 2G scam that due to coalition dharma, it is not possible to arrest A. Raja. If this is the way the Govt. reacts to a scam which caused a loss of more than 1 lakh crores to the Govt, how will the people believe that this Govt is on the people side to combat corruption in the lower bureaucracy. The people are eagerly waiting for a change which will improve their lives by eradicating corruption. At this juncture they found a savior in the form of Anna Hazare. Anna and his team framed the Jan Lokpal bill which addresses all aspects to combat corruption at all levels of bureaucracy including the prime ministers office. The key aspects of the Jan Lokpal are as follows:

1. Independent functioning body
2. Transparency in all its operations
3. New laws to punish the corrupt within a given time frame
4. Recovery of loss from the culprit
5. Lokpal is accountable to the people and not to the Govt.
6. Will address all cases related to corruption at all levels including the lower bureaucracy through Lokayuktas in each state
7. Advanced selection to elect members of Lokpal and Lokayuktas
8. Whistle blower protection

A detailed analysis of the bill prepared by IndiaAgainstcorruption team is attached below: