OMBUDSMAN - SWEDEN, UK AND INDIA

Abstract

This article offers a comparative analysis of the Ombudsman institutioninSweden,theUnitedKingdom,andIndia.Originatingin Swedenin1809,thepaperanalysestheadaptationofthismechanism for addressing citizen concerns and guaranteeing administrative accountability across various legal and political systems. The document emphasizes significant differences in the Ombudsman's framework, authority, and jurisdiction across several nations. Sweden's model is distinguished by extensive supervision of public administration, guaranteeing legality and neutrality. The United Kingdom has implemented a sector-specific strategy, featuring specialistOmbudsmanentitiesthattackleconcernsinsectorssuchas healthcare, banking, and local governance. The Lokpal and Lokayukta institutions in India primarily address corruption among public officials at the national and state levels, respectively. The examination examines the variables that have influenced these modifications, including the distinct legal traditions, political frameworks, and socio-economic realities of each country. It evaluates the efficacy of each model in fostering good governance, safeguarding people' rights, and augmenting public faith in government. The article enhances comprehension of the Ombudsman's function in modern democratic governance and its capacityforfurtheradaptationandreform.