The Internship at Lokayukta Uttar Pradesh offers law students an insightful experience into India’s public accountability mechanism. This internship is hosted by the Office of the Honorable Lokayukta, Uttar Pradesh, headquartered in Lucknow, and provides students with an opportunity to understand how complaints related to corruption, maladministration, and abuse of public office are addressed through quasi-judicial processes.
This structured program invites students to engage with real legal and administrative issues involving state public servants. If you’re interested in anti-corruption law, administrative justice, and public accountability, this internship is your gateway to hands-on learning.
About Lokayukta Uttar Pradesh
The institution of the Lokayukta is empowered to investigate complaints regarding corruption, misuse of power, and administrative irregularities committed by state public servants. It functions to redress two main categories of complaints:
- Grievance – A claim by an individual who has suffered injustice or hardship due to maladministration.
- Allegation – A charge against a public servant involving abuse of office, personal gain, corruption, or improper conduct.
Complaints under “grievance” must be filed within 12 months from the date the issue becomes known to the complainant. Allegations, on the other hand, can be filed within 5 years of the act complained of. The Lokayukta also has discretion to accept delayed complaints if valid reasons are given.
Eligibility and Scope for internship at Lokayukta Uttar Pradesh
Complaints can be made against:
- Ministers (except the Chief Minister), MLAs, and MLCs
- All officers or public servants of the state government, including All India Services officers
- Officials of notified local bodies, cooperative societies, corporations, and government companies
However, complaints cannot be filed against judicial officers, members of the UPPSC, election commissioners, or secretariat staff of the state legislature.
This internship offers a chance to study how such complaints are handled, how investigations are conducted confidentially, and how institutional checks and balances work in practice.
Internship Duration
Interns can choose between:
- 15 Days Internship
- 30 Days Internship
The next batch commences from 16 May 2025, and students can opt for either the 15-day or 30-day period based on their availability and academic schedule.
Location
Office of the Honorable Lokayukta,
T.C 46/V-1, Vibhuti Khand, Gomti Nagar,
Lucknow – 226010, Uttar Pradesh
Application Requirements for Internship at Lokayukta Uttar Pradesh
Interested students are required to submit the following documents:
- Application addressed to “The Honorable Lokayukta, U.P., Lucknow”
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Recommendation letter from the respective university or college
- Two recent passport-sized photographs
- Aadhar Card and College ID (photocopy)
The application should clearly mention the preferred duration and dates (e.g., from 16 May 2025 to 30 May 2025 or 16 May 2025 to 16 June 2025).
Sample Application Format
To
The Honorable Lokayukta
Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow
Subject: Application for Internship at The Office of Honorable Lokayukta
Respected Honorable Lokayukta,
I am [Name], a [1st/2nd/3rd/4th/5th year] B.A.LL.B/LL.B student from [University/College Name].
I wish to pursue a [15/30]-day internship at your esteemed office from [start date] to [end date].
Kindly accept my application.
Yours sincerely,
[Name and Signature]
Contact for Queries
For any clarifications, contact:
Mr. Atharv Raj Chauhan
Mobile: 7376602280
Why You Should Apply
This Internship at Lokayukta Uttar Pradesh is ideal for law students who:
- Aspire to work in public administration or constitutional law
- Are curious about anti-corruption mechanisms and legal ethics
- Wish to experience public law in practice
- Want to enhance their resume with credible government legal exposure
Apply now to secure your spot in the May 2025 batch and gain invaluable experience at the intersection of law and governance.
