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The anti-graft ombudsman could be approached by any citizen against people's representatives or government officials, if the power they wield is misused for corruption.
The court asked the government to file an affidavit within 10 days giving details of the steps which are likely to be taken for appointing the Lokpal.
Th apex court asked the Centre to file a fresh affidavit giving relevant details of the search committee.
Tripathi is one of the four judicial members of the anti-corruption ombudsman, Lokpal.
Hazare, 81, last week broke his week-long fast over his demand for appointment of anti-corruption watchdogs.
There was no official announcement of his appointment by the government.
Opposition parties have been accusing the Modi government of delaying the appointment of Lokpal.
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