Lokayukta

Tuesday, Apr 23, 2024 | Last Update : 11:32 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Lokayukt takes suo moto cognisance of controversial video of IPS officer

The Lokayukt superintend of police (SP) has been asked to probe the matter.

21 Jul 2020 1:18 PM

'Despite taking measures to resuscitate him, he remained unresponsive. He was declared no more at 7 am,' a press note issued by Ramaiah Memorial Hospital stated. (Photo: ANI)

Former SC Judge and Karnataka Lokayukta N Venkatachala passes away

The reason for his death was attributed to an accidental fall at his home.

30 Oct 2019 3:10 PM

Justice P Lakshman Reddy taking oath as the Lokayukta of Andhra Pradesh. (Photo: ANI)

Andhra Pradesh: Justice P Lakshman Reddy sworn in as first Lokayukta of state

He is the first Lokayukta to be assuming charge since the state bifurcated in 2014.

15 Sep 2019 2:26 PM

Shailesh Gandhi, former central information commissioner, said, “I have not seen single action of the Lokayukta in last many decades. Unless any accountability is fixed, the offices of Lokayukta and Up-Lokayukata will serve no purpose but become an expensive burden on the nation.”

Six new posts in Lokayukta, Deputy office

Earlier this year, the state government had appointed former director general of police (DGP) Datta Padsalgikar as Up-Lokayukta.

04 Sep 2019 4:22 AM

SC sets aside TN HC order on postings in Lokayukta

Mukul Rohatgi told the court that only those holding the office of profit, or with political affiliations were barred.

24 Jul 2019 6:19 AM

The Lokayukta officials started the raids at around 5:30 am in the morning. (Photo: ANI)

Lokayukta team raids three locations related to commercial tax official

The raids are currently underway at Bali's two residences and a farmhouse. She works in Ushaganj Chhawani.

21 May 2019 12:34 PM

The Sena, an ally of the ruling BJP-led government in the state as well as Centre, claimed that an ombudsman who could end corruption was yet to be born.

Shiv Sena: How will Lokayukta investigate its own boss?

Making allegations against the Election Commission of India, the Sena said that the ECI always worked as a “puppet” in the hands of ruling parties.

02 Feb 2019 2:36 AM

Anna Hazare has been on a hunger strike since January 30 in Maharashtra's Ralegan Siddhi village. (Photo: PTI)

Anna Hazare's blood pressure, sugar levels increase on Day 3 of hunger strike

Residents of Ralegan Siddhi village accused the State and Central governments of ignoring Anna Hazare demands.

01 Feb 2019 1:39 PM

NCP slams state govt for Lokayukta ‘deception’

NCP spokesperson Nawab Malik on Tuesday asked why the chief minister did not introduce the Act in 2014.

31 Jan 2019 3:14 AM

Social activist Anna Hazare. (Photo: PTI)

Anna Hazare launches fast to demand Lokpal, Lokayuktas

Lokpal was passed in the Parliament in 2013, but the government is yet to appoint it.

30 Jan 2019 11:07 AM

CMO now under ambit of Lokayukta

The decision was taken at the Cabinet meeting chaired by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday.

30 Jan 2019 2:42 AM

Firm on hunger strike: Anna Hazare

The CACP determines minimum support prices of various agricultural commodities.

29 Sep 2018 2:36 AM

Lokayukta not to quiz Fadnavis in Mehta case

Fadnavis had announced the Lokayukta probe against Mr Mehta on August 11, 2017.

25 Sep 2018 3:47 AM

Rajinikanth supports Centre’s ‘one nation, one poll’ idea

The ruling AIADMK in Tamil Nadu, however, wants it to be considered after 2021 when the present state Assembly’s term would expire.

16 Jul 2018 4:54 AM

Supreme Court of India (Photo: Asian Age)

Explain delay in lokayukta posting, Supreme Court raps 12 states

The law calls for preventive measures and the criminalisation of the most prevalent forms of corruption in public and private sector.

24 Mar 2018 5:04 AM

The Supreme Court was hearing a PIL, which also sought a direction to the states to provide adequate budgetary allocation and essential infrastructure for effective functioning of Lokayuktas. (Photo: File)

Why have you not appointed Lokayukta yet: SC asks 12 states

The apex court also asked the 12 states to specify by when they would appoint a Lokayukta.

23 Mar 2018 12:33 PM

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah (Photo: File)

Modi is morally unfit to lead country, says Siddramaiah

Modi has made irresponsible allegations saying we were running a 10 percent commission government. Let him produce documents to prove it.

06 Feb 2018 12:45 AM

Expressing his dismay, Anna Hazare said that the promise of bringing back black money has also not been addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photos: PTI)

Anna Hazare writes to Modi, warns of another agitation over Lokpal

Hazare said he would continue campaign in Delhi till Lokayukta is not appointed and the Swaminathan Commission Report is not implemented.

30 Aug 2017 4:58 PM

Digvijaya said that Income Tax authorities were given "unlimited powers" for conducting raids. (Photo: PTI)

PM has no respect for institutions like Lokayukta: Digvijaya

Taking a swipe at the BJP's ally TDP, he said even Andhra Pradesh did not have a Lokayukta though there was "huge corruption" in the state.

09 Apr 2017 9:37 PM

Modi govt has no intention to make Lokpal functional: Prashant Bhushan

The appointments could have been made even without the speaker formally designating anyone as leader of opposition, he said.

28 Mar 2017 6:38 PM

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