Subordination of investigative agencies to the executive is fraught with disastrous consequences. Discuss the statement in light of the criticism of the Central Bureau of Investigation as 'caged parrot'.

Lokpal and Lokayuktas are statutory institutions created under the Lokpal & Lokayukta Act 2013. They perform the function of an ombudsman by examining into the complaints of corruption against the public officials, thereby embodying at the demands of the people for ensuring clean governance. As an anti-corruption watchdog, perform functions → 1. Exercise superintendence & give direction to CBI in cases referred to CBI by them under Prevention of Corruption Act 1988. 2. Power to recommend transfer/suspension of public servant in corruption cases. 3. Form & uphold election - judicial expertise and impartial inquiry of non-violent persons keep in doing complete global. 4. Power to search/seize/confiscate of assets. 5. Uses defined time period - ex: preliminary enquiry to complete within 3 months. 6. Increased powers of CBI Act: - Transfer of CBI officers on their affiance (on cases referred by them) - Length declaration of funds However, they also suffer from issues like 1. CBI take suo moto action 2. Judiciary not invaded 3. Non-transparent manner are PM (antecedent security foreign relations, et. excluded) 4. Time limit of 7+ days 5. Executive interference - hamper independence of institution 6. No protection to whistleblowers 7. High penalty on frivolous complaints 8. Anonymous complaints not accepted. Therefore, it's necessary to strengthen the institutions of Lokpal & Lokayukta structurally & functionally by pursuing complete independence, constitutional status transparency appointment, et. to ensure their efficiency in tackling corruption and truly as watchdog against it.

Hence adequate independence shared be given to the CBI but at the same time preventing it from becoming a super-executive. Structural and functional reforms are needed like making the appointment process more transparent, clearly defined powers and authority to USA, and so on to exercise reduce the trust deficit of the people in these investigative agencies and at the same time ensuring that they function effectively in maintaining national security and society in our country.

— Lavanya Gaur · AIR 57