खालील विधाने विचारात घ्या :
(a) 1971 मध्ये महाराष्ट्रात लोकायुक्त संस्थेची स्थापना करण्यात आली.
(b) लोकायुक्तांची नेमणूक राज्यपाल करतात.
(c) लोकायुक्त पदाचा कार्यकाळ पाच वर्षांचा आहे.
(d) लोकायुक्तांच्या पदच्युतीचा प्रस्ताव फक्त विधान परिषदेतच मांडला जातो.

The correct answer is Option D ((a), (b) and (c)).

Key Points:
• Lokayukta Institution in Maharashtra:
• First State to Establish: Maharashtra was the first state in India to establish the institution of Lokayukta through the Maharashtra Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas Act, 1971. (Statement (a) is correct).
• Appointed by Governor: The Lokayukta is appointed by the Governor after consultation with the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court and the Leader of Opposition. (Statement (b) is correct).
• Tenure: The Lokayukta holds office for a term of 5 years or until attaining the age of 70 years. (Statement (c) is correct).
• Removal Process: The Lokayukta cannot be removed except by an order of the Governor passed after an address by both Houses of the State Legislature (not Vidhan Parishad alone). (Statement (d) is incorrect).
• Key Takeaway: Maharashtra established the first Lokayukta in 1971; appointed by the Governor for a 5-year term, removed by both legislative houses.