The creation of the iastitution of Lokpal was first recommended by

The creation of the institution of Lokpal was first recommended by the First Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) of India, which functioned from 1966 to 1970 [5]. In its interim report titled 'Problems of the redress of citizens' grievances', the ARC suggested setting up two special authorities, designated as 'Lokpal' and 'Lokayukta', modeled after the Scandinavian Ombudsman and New Zealand's Parliamentary Commissioner for Investigation [6]. While the term 'Lokpal' was coined by Dr. L.M. Singhvi in 1963, the formal institutional recommendation originated with the ARC. The Santhanam Committee (1962–1964) focused on the prevention of corruption and led to the establishment of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) rather than the Lokpal. The Government of India accepted the ARC's recommendation in principle in 1967, eventually leading to the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act of 2013 [5].

Sources

1. [1] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 66: Lokpal and Lokayuktas > LOKPAL > p. 509
2. [5] https://lokpal.gov.in/pdfs/Reforming_Perception-The_Lokpals_Path_To_Excellence.pdf
3. [6] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 65: Central Bureau of Investigation > COMPOSITION > p. 504
4. [2] https://cms.rajyasabha.nic.in/UploadedFiles/ElectronicPublications/Lokpal_LokayuAct%202013.pdf