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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.
Jan 6, 2016
Union Government launches Ganga Gram Yojana
The Union Government has launched Ganga Gram Yojana in Uttar Pradesh (UP).
As per the scheme, 1600 villages of UP will be developed which are located along the banks of river Ganga.
This scheme was launched by the Union Minister of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Uma Bharti at Puth village in Hapur district of UP.
Highlights of the Ganga Gram Yojana
- Approx 1 crore will be invested on each village.
- In the first phase of the Ganga Gram Yojana, 200 villages in UP have been selected.
- Every house in the village will have a toilet.
- Alternative arrangements for sewage treatment will be made as the open drains directly fall into river Ganga.
Union Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation also deployed the first company of Ganga Task force Battalion to fast track implementation of Namami Gange Programme. It was deployed at Garhmukteshwar town in Hapur district of UP.
Dec 17, 2015
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.
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