Cong LS Leader Kharge Refuses To Attend Lokpal Panel Meet As ‘Special Invitee’
7 years ago

Cong LS Leader Kharge Refuses To Attend Lokpal Panel Meet As ‘Special Invitee’

Live Law  

“At the outset let me state on behalf of myself, my party and the entire opposition that the ‘Special invitee invitation’ is a concerted effort to exclude the independent voice of the opposition altogether from the selection process of the most important anti-corruption watchdog”, Kharge said in a letter to PM ModiThe Congress leader in the Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge today refused. “At the outset let me state on behalf of myself, my party and the entire opposition that the ‘Special invitee invitation’ is a concerted effort to exclude the independent voice of the opposition altogether from the selection process of the most important anti-corruption watchdog”, Kharge said in a letter to PM Modi The Congress leader in the Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge today refused to attend a meeting of the Lokpal selection committee to decide on the appointment of an ‘eminent jurist’, seriously miffed at the invitation as a ‘special invitee’. “At the outset let me state on behalf of myself, my party and the entire opposition that the ‘Special invitee invitation’ is a concerted effort to exclude the independent voice of the opposition altogether from the selection process of the most important anti-corruption watchdog. Kharge said “in these circumstances I must respectfully decline the invite as ‘special invitee’ to uphold the inviolability of Lokpal act as the current proceedings have reduced a sacred procedure to a political pretence.

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RLD Chief Not to Attend Opposition Meeting in Patna Due to Pre-Decided Family Programme
1 year, 9 months ago

RLD Chief Not to Attend Opposition Meeting in Patna Due to Pre-Decided Family Programme

News 18  

Rashtriya Lok Dal chief Jayant Chaudhary will skip the opposition leaders’ huddle in Patna on Friday due to a family programme but expressed hope the meeting will be an “important milestone in the path of opposition unity”. The meeting of opposition parties has been called by Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal leader Nitish Kumar to chalk out a joint …

Opposition to call on Kharge to discuss LS plan of action
2 years ago

Opposition to call on Kharge to discuss LS plan of action

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Opposition members will meet the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, in his Parliament office to strategise their move for the second part of the Budget Session that resumes on Monday. We will raise this issue of alleged misuse of Central agencies against the Opposition leaders in the Parliament," said Bharat Rashtra Samithi …

Delhi HC discards plea seeking appointment of Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, says no statutory requirement for post
5 years, 8 months ago

Delhi HC discards plea seeking appointment of Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, says no statutory requirement for post

Firstpost  

‘No Leader of Opposition is appointed by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha till now, despite the largest Opposition party having elected its leader,’ the petition stated. New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday disposed of a Public Interest Litigation seeking direction to the Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to appoint a leader of the Opposition saying there is …

The principle and procedure in Lokpal
5 years, 11 months ago

The principle and procedure in Lokpal

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court’s ultimatum to the Centre to appointment a Lokpal within a given time frame, and the subsequent appointment of the first Lokpal in the country, is to be welcomed. The government constituted a eight-member Search Committee in September 2018, headed by former Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, to recommend names for the posts of Lokpal chairperson and …

Former Supreme Court judge Justice PC Ghose set to be India's first Lokpal: Report
6 years ago

Former Supreme Court judge Justice PC Ghose set to be India's first Lokpal: Report

India TV News  

Former Supreme Court judge Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose was on Sunday recommended to be the first Lokpal or anti-corruption ombudsman of India. His name was finalised and recommended by the Selection Committee comprising of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan, eminent jurist Mukul Rohatgi. His appointment, if made by the government, may trigger …

Mallikarjun Kharge refuses to attend Lokpal selection panel meet
6 years ago

Mallikarjun Kharge refuses to attend Lokpal selection panel meet

India Today  

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge has again rejected the government's offer to attend a meeting of the Lokpal selection panel, saying there is no provision for a special invitee attending the meet. Kharge, as a leader of the Congress in the Lok Sabha, was earlier invited to attend the selection panel meetings six times and he has rejected the offers on …

Supreme Court asks AG to inform it of Lokpal selection committee meeting date, grants him 10 days
6 years ago

Supreme Court asks AG to inform it of Lokpal selection committee meeting date, grants him 10 days

Firstpost  

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi was informed by Venugopal that the Lokpal search committee has recommended three panels of names to the selection committee for appointment of chairperson, judicial and non-judicial members. A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi was informed by Venugopal that the search committee headed by former apex court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai …

Lokpal Search Committee Invites Applications For Preparation Of Panel Of Names For Consideration For Appointment As Chairperson & Members
6 years, 1 month ago

Lokpal Search Committee Invites Applications For Preparation Of Panel Of Names For Consideration For Appointment As Chairperson & Members

Live Law  

Following a deadline fixed by the apex court, the Lokpal Search Committee headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai has invited applications/nominations for preparation of panel of names for consideration by Selection Committee as appointment as Chairperson and Members of Lokpal.To be eligible for appointment as Chairperson, the applicant must have been a Chief Justice. Following a …

PM Modi-led committee on Lokpal selection holds meet; Congress nominee Mallikarjun Kharge refuses to attend
6 years, 8 months ago

PM Modi-led committee on Lokpal selection holds meet; Congress nominee Mallikarjun Kharge refuses to attend

India TV News  

The Lokpal selection committee, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday held its meeting to set up a search panel for recommending names for the appointment of the anti-graft ombudsman Lokpal and its members. In a letter to the prime minister, Kharge said he will not attend the meeting for appointment of Lokpal till the time the leader of …

Panel formed to pick Lokpal as Mallikarjun Kharge boycotts meeting
6 years, 8 months ago

Panel formed to pick Lokpal as Mallikarjun Kharge boycotts meeting

Hindustan Times  

The Lokpal selection committee chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday evening decided to go ahead and constitute a search panel to choose the Lokpal, or the anti-corruption ombudsman, after the leader of the Congress in the Lok Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge boycotted the meeting, two people familiar with the development said. Calling the process of appointing the Lokpal under …

Cannot Drag On, Give Time Frame For Appointment Of Lokpal : SC To Centre
6 years, 8 months ago

Cannot Drag On, Give Time Frame For Appointment Of Lokpal : SC To Centre

Live Law  

Centre informs SC that the selection panel headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be meeting shortly to appoint Lokpal.Asking the Centre to expedite the process of appointment of a Lokpal, the Supreme Court sought today sought an affidavit from the government specifying the time frame within which definite steps will be taken.Significantly the bench headed by justice Ranjan Gogoi. …

Cannot Drag On, Give Time Frame For Appointment Of Lokpal : SC To Centre
6 years, 8 months ago

Cannot Drag On, Give Time Frame For Appointment Of Lokpal : SC To Centre

Live Law  

Centre informs SC that the selection panel headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be meeting shortly to appoint Lokpal.Asking the Centre to expedite the process of appointment of a Lokpal, the Supreme Court sought today sought an affidavit from the government specifying the time frame within which definite steps will be taken.Significantly the bench headed by justice Ranjan Gogoi. …

Expedite Process To Select Lokpal: SC; Centre Says Meeting To Appointment 'Eminent Jurist' Held On April 10 [Read Order]
6 years, 11 months ago

Expedite Process To Select Lokpal: SC; Centre Says Meeting To Appointment 'Eminent Jurist' Held On April 10 [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today asked the Centre to expedite the process for appointment of a Lokpal.The remark came when Attorney General K K Venugopal submitted before a bench of Justices Ranjan Gogoi and R Banumathi that a meeting was held on April 10 to choose an eminent jurist who will be part of the selection committee to select the Lokpal.Noted …

'Calling me as special invitee to Lokpal selection panel an eyewash': Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge writes to Narendra Modi
6 years, 11 months ago

'Calling me as special invitee to Lokpal selection panel an eyewash': Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge writes to Narendra Modi

Firstpost  

This in essence would mean that Kharge was invited to attend the meet “without rights of participation, recording of opinion, and voting in the procedure,” which he said was a way to mislead the nation. Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday shot off a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing his reservation about being called as a ‘special invitee’ …

SC Gives Centre 4 Weeks to Inform About Steps Taken To Appoint Lokpal; Bhushan Says Govt Has No Such Plan
7 years ago

SC Gives Centre 4 Weeks to Inform About Steps Taken To Appoint Lokpal; Bhushan Says Govt Has No Such Plan

Live Law  

“It is clear that the government does not want to appoint a Lokpal.The Act is more than four year old. Only when we filed a contempt petition they called for a meeting”, Advocate Prashant Bhushan to SC on behalf of petitioner NGO Common Cause)The Supreme Court today asked the Centre to inform it within four weeks the steps being taken. …

Cong LS Leader Kharge Refuses To Attend Lokpal Panel Meet As ‘Special Invitee’
7 years ago

Cong LS Leader Kharge Refuses To Attend Lokpal Panel Meet As ‘Special Invitee’

Live Law  

“At the outset let me state on behalf of myself, my party and the entire opposition that the ‘Special invitee invitation’ is a concerted effort to exclude the independent voice of the opposition altogether from the selection process of the most important anti-corruption watchdog”, Kharge said in a letter to PM ModiThe Congress leader in the Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge …

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge opts out of meeting to appoint Lokpal, says 'special invitee' tag denies him a voice
7 years ago

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge opts out of meeting to appoint Lokpal, says 'special invitee' tag denies him a voice

Firstpost  

Mallikarjun Kharge has opted out of attending a meeting on Thursday to appoint the Lokayukta, calling the process a “travesty” by Narendra Modi government. Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge has opted out of attending a meeting on Thursday to appoint the Lokpal, calling the process a “travesty” by the Narendra Modi government and saying it denies attendees a voice, suggestions …

Centre meet on Lokpal panel on March 1
7 years, 1 month ago

Centre meet on Lokpal panel on March 1

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a crucial meeting on appointment of Lokpal on March 1, the Centre informed the Supreme Court on Friday. The latest push for selecting the anti-corruption ombudsman comes amid sharp attacks by Congress president Rahul Gandhi on the government for not taking action even four years after the Lokpal Act was passed in …

Centre informs SC that selection committee to meet on 1 March to deliberate on appointment of Lokpal
7 years, 1 month ago

Centre informs SC that selection committee to meet on 1 March to deliberate on appointment of Lokpal

Firstpost  

The Centre informed the Supreme Court that a meeting of the Selection Committee is scheduled to take place on 1 March to deliberate on the steps to be taken for the appointment of a Lokpal New Delhi: The Centre on Friday informed the Supreme Court that a meeting of the selection committee is scheduled to take place on 1 March …

Panel Meeting On Lokpal’s Selection To Be Held On Mar. 1, Centre Tells SC
7 years, 1 month ago

Panel Meeting On Lokpal’s Selection To Be Held On Mar. 1, Centre Tells SC

Live Law  

'The steps taken and proposed may be indicated in an affidavit of the Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Personnel & Training be filed on 5th March, 2018 when the Court reopens after the Holi holidays', ordered the Bench.The Centre on Friday has informed the Supreme Court that steps have been taken to process for the appointment of …

Lokpal and the law
7 years, 10 months ago

Lokpal and the law

The Hindu  

The Centre’s obvious reluctance to set up a statutory anti-corruption institution stands completely exposed after the Supreme Court made it clear that the existing Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 is workable on its own, without having to be amended as proposed by the government. The government was on weak legal footing when it claimed it was awaiting the passage of …

Supreme Court to Centre: No justification to hold on to Lokpal law, absence of Leader of Opposition no reason to delay
7 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court to Centre: No justification to hold on to Lokpal law, absence of Leader of Opposition no reason to delay

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court said on Thursday that the Lokpal law as it stands today is “workable” and there is no “justification” to hold it back till the proposed amendments are effected. Earlier in March, the central government told the Supreme Court that the Lokpal amendment bill, which recognises the leader of the single largest opposition party in Lok Sabha as …

No barrier to naming Lokpal: SC
7 years, 11 months ago

No barrier to naming Lokpal: SC

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday found the Lokpal and Lokayukta Act of 2013 an “eminently workable piece of legislation”, which provides for the appointment of Lokpal Chairperson and members even in the absence of a recognised Leader of Opposition. The judgment goes against the very logic of the government’s argument that appointment of Lokpal Chairperson and members is not currently …

Don't wait for Parliament approval, set up Lokpal soon: SC to Centre
7 years, 11 months ago

Don't wait for Parliament approval, set up Lokpal soon: SC to Centre

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Centre to set up the ‘anti-corruption ombudsman’ Lokpal under the 2013 law without waiting for Parliament approval of the standing committee’s suggestion for amending the law to include leader of single largest party in the place of LoP to be part of the search committee. A bench of Justices Ranjan Gogoi …

In Lokpal verdict, SC swerves away from its earlier view about LoP
7 years, 11 months ago

In Lokpal verdict, SC swerves away from its earlier view about LoP

The Hindu  

: The Supreme Court judgment on Thursday holding that appointments to the Lokpal can be made in the absence of the Leader of Opposition in the selection panel is a starkly contrary view to what the court had in 2014. Lodha observed that the LoP held a significant position in House of People and is a “voice representing views contrary …

No justification to hold it back: SC raps Centre over enforcement of Lokpal Act
7 years, 11 months ago

No justification to hold it back: SC raps Centre over enforcement of Lokpal Act

India TV News  

The Supreme Court today came down hard at the Centre for holding back the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act of 2013 until the proposed amendments are effected. The top court's verdict put the ball in the government's court which was holding back the enforcement of the law on grounds that there were several amendments to be made in the Lokpal Act’s …

Can appoint Lokpal without LoP, says SC
7 years, 11 months ago

Can appoint Lokpal without LoP, says SC

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday found the Lokpal and Lokayukta Act of 2013 an "eminently workable piece of legislation" which provides for the appointment of Lokpal chairperson and members even in the absence of a recognised Leader of Opposition. The judgment goes against the very logic of the government's argument that appointments of Lokpal chairperson and members is not currently …

Can’t appoint Lokpal for now, Centre tells SC
8 years ago

Can’t appoint Lokpal for now, Centre tells SC

The Hindu  

The Centre on Tuesday informed the Supreme Court that appointment of the anti-corruption ombudsman, Lokpal, is not possible now. Appearing before a Bench led by Justice Ranjan Gogoi, Attorney-General Mukul Rohatgi said the amendments to the Lokpal law, concerning the substitution of the Leader of Opposition with the leader of the single largest opposition party in the Lok Sabha on …

SC Reserves Verdict On Plea For Appointment Of Lokpal
8 years ago

SC Reserves Verdict On Plea For Appointment Of Lokpal

Live Law  

Will India finally have a Lokpal soon? Judgment reserved”, a Bench headed by Justice Ranjan Gogoi said.The hearing of the PIL filed by NGO Common Cause had touched its peak on November 23, 2016 when the apex court pulled. The hearing of the PIL filed by NGO Common Cause had touched its peak on November 23, 2016 when the apex …

SC Reserves Verdict On Plea For Appointment Of Lokpal
8 years ago

SC Reserves Verdict On Plea For Appointment Of Lokpal

Live Law  

Will India finally have a Lokpal soon? Judgment reserved”, a Bench headed by Justice Ranjan Gogoi said.The hearing of the PIL filed by NGO Common Cause had touched its peak on November 23, 2016 when the apex court pulled. The hearing of the PIL filed by NGO Common Cause had touched its peak on November 23, 2016 when the apex …

Editorial: Appointing a Lokpal
8 years, 4 months ago

Editorial: Appointing a Lokpal

The Hindu  

By admonishing the Union government for delaying the appointment of a Lokpal, the Supreme Court has sent across a timely message that efforts to cleanse the economy must be matched by equally strong measures to cleanse public life too. The only reason for the delay in the appointment of the Lokpal is that a minor amendment to the Lokpal and …

Supreme Court hauls up Centre for delay in naming Lokpal
8 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court hauls up Centre for delay in naming Lokpal

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned the Centre for dragging its feet in appointing “corruption ombudsman” Lokpal and observed that the Lokpal law could not be rendered ineffective due to the delay in taking a decision by the government on the status of the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. Chandrachud and L. Nageswara Rao, hearing …

SC refuses to entertain plea on Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha
9 years, 1 month ago

SC refuses to entertain plea on Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha

India TV News  

SC refuses to entertain plea on Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha New Delhi: The Supreme Court today refused to entertain a plea seeking a direction for appointing Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, saying the aggrieved person was "capable enough" to approach it.A bench New Delhi: The Supreme Court today refused to entertain a plea seeking a direction …

Bill to make leader of single largest party in opposition part of CBI chief selection panel
10 years, 4 months ago

Bill to make leader of single largest party in opposition part of CBI chief selection panel

Firstpost  

The amendments in the DSPE Act are being brought in by the government as there is no recognised LoP in the Lok Sabha. New Delhi: The leader of single largest party in Lok Sabha will be included in CBI chief selection process and any vacancy or absence in the panel will not render his appointment invalid, as per the amendment …

LoP's absence won't invalidate Lokpal, CVC appointments: AG
10 years, 4 months ago

LoP's absence won't invalidate Lokpal, CVC appointments: AG

India TV News  

New Delhi: The absence of recognised Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha will not invalidate appointments in various statutory bodies including Lokpal and CVC among others, Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi has said. The LoP is a member of selection committees to choose the chief and members of Lokpal, Central Vigilance Commission, Central Bureau of Investigation, Central Information Commission and National …

Leader of Opposition's absence won't invalidate Lokpal, CVC appointments: AG
10 years, 4 months ago

Leader of Opposition's absence won't invalidate Lokpal, CVC appointments: AG

Firstpost  

The absence of recognised Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha will not invalidate appointments in various statutory bodies including Lokpal and CVC among others, Attorney General has said. New Delhi: The absence of recognised Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha will not invalidate appointments in various statutory bodies including Lokpal and CVC among others, Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi has said. …

Government holds discussion on amending Lokpal Act in absence of Leader of Opposition
10 years, 4 months ago

Government holds discussion on amending Lokpal Act in absence of Leader of Opposition

India TV News  

New Delhi: With nearly three weeks left for retirement of CBI Director Ranjit Sinha, the government on Friday held discussion on the issue of bringing an amendment in the Lokpal Act for selection of his successor in the absence of Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha. As per the Act, the selection of the CBI Chief has to be …

Will go by laid-down rules on Lokpal appointment: Rajnath
10 years, 6 months ago

Will go by laid-down rules on Lokpal appointment: Rajnath

India TV News  

New Delhi: The government will go by the laid-down rules in deciding on appointments to the posts of Lokpal, CVC and other statutory authorities with the Leader of Opposition, who is a member of the selection panel for choosing them, not having been designated for the Lower House. The Department of Personnel and Training, the nodal authority for processing the …

We’ll respond in court on LoP issue: Venkaiah Naidu
10 years, 6 months ago

We’ll respond in court on LoP issue: Venkaiah Naidu

The Hindu  

Parliamentary Affairs Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday refused to be drawn into a discussion on the controversial issue of the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. However, when asked that the Supreme Court had sought the government’s views on the subject in the context of the appointment of Lokpal, Mr. Naidu said the government’s stand would be …

Apex Court demands response for absence of Leader of Opposition in Parliament; comes down on Centre for keeping Lokpal Act in ‘cold storage’
10 years, 7 months ago

Apex Court demands response for absence of Leader of Opposition in Parliament; comes down on Centre for keeping Lokpal Act in ‘cold storage’

Live Law  

The apex Court of the country has reportedly come down heavily on the Modi Government for keeping the Lokpal Act in an indeterminate state for a considerable amount of time. Questioning the Government over its view on the selection panel comprising the Prime Minister, Speaker of Lok Sabha and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, it said that such an …

Apex Court demands response for absence of Leader of Opposition in Parliament; comes down on Centre for keeping Lokpal Act in ‘cold storage’
10 years, 7 months ago

Apex Court demands response for absence of Leader of Opposition in Parliament; comes down on Centre for keeping Lokpal Act in ‘cold storage’

Live Law  

The apex Court of the country has reportedly come down heavily on the Modi Government for keeping the Lokpal Act in an indeterminate state for a considerable amount of time. Questioning the Government over its view on the selection panel comprising the Prime Minister, Speaker of Lok Sabha and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, it said that such an …

SC to interpret LoP provision for Lokpal selection
10 years, 7 months ago

SC to interpret LoP provision for Lokpal selection

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre to decide by September 9 on the status of Leader of Opposition and made it clear that the Lokpal legislation could not be put into cold storage. Even as the AG submitted that the Centre was reviewing the entire Lokpal Act and the Rules, the CJI said “the court will interpret the …

Lok Sabha Speaker rejects Congress' demand for LoP post
10 years, 7 months ago

Lok Sabha Speaker rejects Congress' demand for LoP post

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Congress demand for being accorded the status of Leader of Opposition to its group chief in Lok Sabha was on Tuesday rejected by Speaker Sumitra Mahajan. "I have gone by rules and tradition," she told PTI on her decision not to recongnise the Congress leader in Lok Sabha as the Leader of the Opposition.The Speaker's decision rejecting …

PIL seeks Leader of Opposition status for Cong in Lok Sabha
10 years, 8 months ago

PIL seeks Leader of Opposition status for Cong in Lok Sabha

India TV News  

New Delhi: A PIL was filed in the Supreme Court on Saturday seeking Leader of Opposition status for the Congress in the Lok Sabha stating that it is the single largest party in the opposition as provided under the 1977 law on salary and allowances of LoP in the Parliament. Contesting the opinion of Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi, the petitioner, …

Congress entitled to Leader of Opposition post in Lok Sabha: Sonia Gandhi
10 years, 8 months ago

Congress entitled to Leader of Opposition post in Lok Sabha: Sonia Gandhi

The Hindu  

The Congress has drafted a four-page letter stating the reasons why its leader in the Lok Sabha Mallikarjuna Kharge should be given the Leader of the Opposition status. The Congress’s Deputy Leader in the Rajya Sabha, Anand Sharma, said on Monday that the party and its allies would submit the demand for Leader of the Opposition status to the Speaker …

JD(U) backs Congress claim for LoP
10 years, 9 months ago

JD(U) backs Congress claim for LoP

The Hindu  

The Janata Dal has backed the case of the Congress for the post of the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha on the ground that there have been several precedents including the one in Bihar where the single largest party has been conferred with the status. JD General Secretary K C Tyagi said here on Friday, “In a …

BJP opposes PM's choice in Lokpal panel
11 years, 1 month ago

BJP opposes PM's choice in Lokpal panel

India TV News  

New Delhi: The government and the opposition are heading for yet another face-off over constitution of the selection panel for the maiden Lokpal, with BJP opposing the Prime Minister's proposal to appoint senior lawyer P P Rao as its fifth member. In the turn of events reminiscent of BJP's opposition to the appointment of P J Thomas as Chief Vigilance …

Lok Pal Selection Committee to have maiden meeting next week
11 years, 2 months ago

Lok Pal Selection Committee to have maiden meeting next week

The Hindu  

The five-member selection committee, headed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, to select the Chairperson of the much talked about anti-graft Ombudsman Lok Pal and eight of its members, will have its maiden meeting next week in New Delhi to discuss about the selection process. Minister of State for personnel and in the Prime Minister’s Office V. Narayanasamy told The Hindu …

Lokpal Bill Should Be Passed On Parliament's Consensus : PM
13 years, 3 months ago

Lokpal Bill Should Be Passed On Parliament's Consensus : PM

India TV News  

New Delhi, Dec 14: As he met leaders of various political parties, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said he was keen to see the “momentous” Lokpal Bill passed during the current session of Parliament based on a consensus that is driven by the House as the “custodian of legislation”. Seeking “guidance and cooperation in this matter of paramount importance”, Singh …

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