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Jan 29, 2016
Justice Sanjay Mishra appointed as Lokayukta of Uttar Pradesh
Justice Sanjay Mishra has been appointed as Lokayukta of Uttar Pradesh. His appointment was approved by the Supreme Court.
In this regard, the apex court recalled its earlier order of appointing Justice Virendra Singh as Lokayukta of UP after objections were raised against Singh’s appointment.
- Earlier in December 2015, SC in its ruling had passed order appointing Justice Virendra Singh as Lokayukta of Uttar Pradesh using its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution.
- Court’s order came after repeated failure of the state government to comply with the court’s directives in the appointment of Lokayukta.
Dec 17, 2015
Reva Khetrapal takes oath as Delhi’s Lokayukta
Former Delhi High Court judge Justice Reva Khetrapal took oath as the new Lokayukta of Delhi.
Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung administered the oath to office at a function held at Raj Niwas.
She will become the fourth Lokayukta of Delhi and will serve a five-year terms as per Delhi Lokayukta and Uplokayukta Act, 1995.
Background
A four—member panel, comprising Chief Justice of Delhi High Court G Rohini, Kejriwal, Jung and Gupta had in October chosen Khetrapal’s name for the post of Lokayukta.
Thereafter, Jung had recommended her name to President Pranab Mukherjee for appointing her as Delhi’s Lokayukta.
About Reva Khetrapal
- Reva Khetrapal had practiced in the Delhi High Court and Supreme Court from 1975 to 1991.
- She was elevated to the HC in 2006 and she retired in September 2014. In 1991, she was appointed sessions judge and additional district.
- Later she was posted as special judge (narcotics) in 1994. In 1999, She was also appointed secretary, Press Council of India (PCI).
SC appoints retired Justice Virendra Singh as UP Lokayukta
The Supreme Court has appointed Justice (Retd) Virendra Singh as new Lokayukta of Uttar Pradesh.
The first of its kind order given , the SC has invoked its constitutional power and appointed retired HC judge as UP Lokayukta after state machinery failed to appoint it. the appointment straightaway by exercising its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution.
The Supreme Court observed that
- The failure of constitutional functionaries to comply with the orders of the apex court of the country is deeply regretted and astonishing.
- Expressed displeasure that Chief Minister, leader of opposition and Chief Justice of High Court failed to comply with its order.
Justice (Retd) Virendra Singh is a native of western Uttar Pradesh. He has served as Judge of Allahabad High Court from 2009 to 2011 and had superannuated in 2011.
Background
The Supreme Court’s order came after State Selection Panel of Lokayukta comprising Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, leader of Opposition (LoP) Swami Prasad Maurya and Chief Justice of Allahabad high court Justice DY Chandrachud could not reach on any consensus.
What is Lokayukta?
- Lok Ayukta is an anti-corruption ombudsman organization in the Indian states.
- The LokAyukta, along with the Income Tax Department and the Anti Corruption Bureau, mainly helps people publicise corruption among the Politicians and Government Officials.
- Maharashtra was the first state to introduce the institution of Lokayukta through The Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas Act in 1971
- Karnataka Lokayukta is considered as the most powerful Lokayukta in the country.
Oct 21, 2015
Reva Khetrapal selected as Lokayukta of Delhi
Former Delhi High Court judge Reva Khetrapal has been selected as Delhi’s new Lokayukta.
The post was lying vacant since 2013 after retired Justice Manmohan Sarin had relinquished office after completing five-year term.
With this, she will become the fourth Lokayukta of Delhi and shall have five years terms as per Delhi Lokayukta and Uplokayukta Act, 1995.
Background
- Justice Khetrapal was chosen as head of anti-corruption ombudsman unanimously by a four-member panel.
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