Speaking at the valedictory of the 9th All-India Lokayuktas Conference, he said that the Centre would consider the demand, however it could be done if all political parties and state governments arrived on a consensus over the issue.

“ I assure that the government will consider this demand and it will be looked into very carefully, after consulting all political parties and State government.” He also warned that if such a special status was conceded to the Lokayukta, other issues could also crop up and there would be demands from other institutions like the Human Rights Commissions, Planning Commission or the National Integration Commission to accord them similar status.

“ The issue of according constitutional status is a tricky one and these institutions, which are not statutory bodies, would demand a similar status. Besides, there should not be misuse of power by a few people, to protect their interest. If done so then it will have its implications on national, international, political, economic and social issues,”  he added. He also said the demand to have one law both at the State and the Centre would also be considered and a decision on its implementation could not be taken immediately.

Earlier, President of All-India Lokayukta, Lokpals, Upa-Lokayukta Association, Justice Sha Raza said the government should bring forward a Constitutional amendment and introduce Lokayukta Bill and the Lok Pal Bill in the next session of Parliament to fulfill their commitment to combat corruption and mal administration in the administration.