Bihar cabinet approves notification of Lokayukta Bill
11 years, 10 months ago

Bihar cabinet approves notification of Lokayukta Bill

India TV News  

Patna, May 1: Nearly one and a half years after the assembly passed it, the Bihar cabinet yesterday notified the legislation setting up a three-member Lokayukta with jurisdiction to probe corruption charges against public servants from the chief minister down to lowest rung of government employees. The state cabinet in its meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Tuesday approved the notification, Cabinet Secretary Brajesh Mehrotra told media persons here.He said the bill aimed at combating corruption in public life in the state.Earlier, Nitish Kumar described the bill as strong and effective to check corruption in the state. "The Bihar Lokayukta Bill is unique, strong and effective. The central government should incorporate its provisions in the Lokpal bill if the central legislation also intends to cover the Lokayuktas under the proposed central legislation," he said.The cheif minister claimed that Bihar has emerged as a model state in the country after his government's bid for transparency was being emulated by other states and the country, and cited the example of mandatory annual declaration of assets by ministers and government employees.

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Lokpal Of India Celebrates Foundation Day: A Milestone In The Fight Against Corruption And Strengthening Democracy
2 months, 1 week ago

Lokpal Of India Celebrates Foundation Day: A Milestone In The Fight Against Corruption And Strengthening Democracy

Live Law  

The Foundation Day of the Lokpal of India was held for the first time on 16th January. Justice N.Santosh Hegde, former Judge Supreme Court of India and former Lokayukta, Karnataka, Padma Bhushan Anna Hazare, R.Venkataramani, Attorney General of India, Judges of the Supreme Court, Chief Justices of the High Courts, Judges of High Courts, Lokayukta of States, former and present …

'No special status for Bihar': MoS Finance Pankaj Chaudhary informs Lok Sabha
8 months ago

'No special status for Bihar': MoS Finance Pankaj Chaudhary informs Lok Sabha

India TV News  

Ahead of the union budget, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary on Monday said that Bihar will not be given a special status. In his written reply, Minister Chaudhary said that based on the 2012 report of the inter-ministerial group, Bihar cannot be given the status of a special state. In the written reply of Minister of State for …

Nitish Kumar-led Bihar govt announces to give 'unemployment allowance' to jobless youths in state | DETAILS
9 months, 1 week ago

Nitish Kumar-led Bihar govt announces to give 'unemployment allowance' to jobless youths in state | DETAILS

India TV News  

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led JDU-BJP coalition government in Bihar has made a significant decision aimed at benefiting the state's youths. During a cabinet meeting held on Friday evening, it was decided that the Bihar government will introduce an "unemployment allowance" for unemployed youth across the state. The cabinet, under the leadership of Nitish Kumar, approved the Bihar Unemployment Allowance Rules …

Maha legislative council passes Lokayukta Bill
1 year, 3 months ago

Maha legislative council passes Lokayukta Bill

Hindustan Times  

NAGPUR: In a significant stride towards bolstering transparency and accountability within the state’s governance, the Maharashtra State Legislative Council on Friday passed the Lokayukta Bill, 2022. State minister for education Deepak Kesarkar reintroduced the bill in the upper house after incorporating recommendations from the committee, following which the revised bill received unanimous support during Friday’s session. Addressing the legislative house, …

Government introduces Delhi services Bill in the Lok Sabha amid vociferous protests by Opposition members
1 year, 7 months ago

Government introduces Delhi services Bill in the Lok Sabha amid vociferous protests by Opposition members

The Hindu  

Amid vociferous protests by the Opposition members, the Union government on Tuesday introduced a contentious Bill in the Lok Sabha to replace the Ordinance over control of Delhi services. The Bill, which seek to reverse the effect of a May 11 Supreme Court verdict that gave the Delhi government control over administrative services, was introduced by Minister of State for …

Haryana lokayukta apprises governor of ‘casual approach’ by bureaucrats in handling corruption complaints
1 year, 10 months ago

Haryana lokayukta apprises governor of ‘casual approach’ by bureaucrats in handling corruption complaints

Hindustan Times  

Haryana lokayukta justice Hari Pal Verma on Tuesday apprised governor Bandaru Dattatraya of the “casual approach” top bureaucrats of the Manohar Lal Khattar government have been adopting while dealing with corruption-related complaints and the competent authorities not submitting action-taken reports despite repeated reminders. Asking to “curb the tendency of sending the action-taken reports in casual manner,” the lokayukta has asked …

Maharashtra to have Lokayukta law on lines of Centre's Lokpal; CM, ministers under its ambit
2 years, 3 months ago

Maharashtra to have Lokayukta law on lines of Centre's Lokpal; CM, ministers under its ambit

India TV News  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said his government decided to bring a Lokayukta law on the lines of the Centre's Lokpal legislation which will also bring the chief minister and ministers under its ambit. The deputy chief minister said social activist Anna Hazare had been demanding Maharashtra have a law on the lines of Lokpal. "The chief …

Maharashtra to have Lokayukta law on the lines of Centre’s Lokpal
2 years, 3 months ago

Maharashtra to have Lokayukta law on the lines of Centre’s Lokpal

The Hindu  

The Maharashtra government has approved the Anna Hazare Committee report of introducing Lokayukta in the State along the lines of the Centre’s Lokpal law, State Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis said on Sunday. Speaking after a special Cabinet meeting on the eve of the Winter Session of the State Legislature, Mr. Fadnavis said the Chief Minister and the State Cabinet would …

Maharashtra Govt to have Lokayukta like Centre’s Lokpal
2 years, 3 months ago

Maharashtra Govt to have Lokayukta like Centre’s Lokpal

Op India  

Maharashtra will bring a Lokayukta law on the lines of the Centre’s Lokpal Act, which will bring the Chief Minister and other ministers under its ambit, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced. He said that the Maharashtra government has approved the Anna Hazare Committee report of introducing Lokayukta in Maharashtra on the lines of Lokpal. We have approved the …

Maharashtra CM, cabinet to come under 'Lokayukta' as Shinde govt approves Anna Hazare's demand
2 years, 3 months ago

Maharashtra CM, cabinet to come under 'Lokayukta' as Shinde govt approves Anna Hazare's demand

India Today  

The Maharashtra government will be implementing the Lokpal Act in the state, which will put the chief minister of the state under the jurisdiction of Lokayukta. The Anna Hazare Committee's recommendation to establish a Lokayukta similar to a Lokpal in Maharashtra was approved during a cabinet meeting held in Nagpur ahead of the assembly session. We will make Maharashtra corruption …

Will make Karnataka Lokayukta more proactive: Justice Patil
2 years, 9 months ago

Will make Karnataka Lokayukta more proactive: Justice Patil

The Hindu  

Patil, who was Upalokayukta since 2019 and in-charge of Karnataka Lokayukta since P. Vishwanath Shetty retired in January 2022, was sworn-in as Lokayukta on Wednesday. He said he intends to make the Karnataka Lokayukta proactive in addressing maladministration and public grievances in a more systematic way. Karnataka Lokayukta’s reports recommending action against bureaucrats have always suffered with long delay in …

Delhi HC dismisses plea seeking to bring govt official under Lokayukta ambit
2 years, 9 months ago

Delhi HC dismisses plea seeking to bring govt official under Lokayukta ambit

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court on Thursday dismissed a plea for inclusion of officials working with the state government within the scope of the Lokayukta Act, 2013, and said it cannot direct the legislature to enact or amend any law. The Delhi high court also noted that the Prevention of Corruption Act is available with the authorities in case they want …

Lok Sabha passes Demands for Grants and Appropriation Bill 2022
3 years ago

Lok Sabha passes Demands for Grants and Appropriation Bill 2022

India TV News  

Highlights Lok Sabha passes the Demands for Grants and Appropriation Bill, 2022 The Bill was passed by voice vote Introduced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the Bill was passed after cut motions The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Demands for Grants and Appropriation Bill, 2022, by a voice vote, giving the government authorisation to withdraw money from the Consolidated …

Maharashtra CMO to come under jurisdiction of Lokayukta, says Girish Mahajan, says new bill will bring transparency in govt
6 years, 1 month ago

Maharashtra CMO to come under jurisdiction of Lokayukta, says Girish Mahajan, says new bill will bring transparency in govt

Firstpost  

The Chief Minister’s Office of Maharashtra will come under the jurisdiction of Lokayukta, said Water Resources Minister Girish Mahajan Mumbai: The Chief Minister’s Office of Maharashtra will come under the jurisdiction of Lokayukta, said Water Resources Minister Girish Mahajan in Mumbai on Tuesday. Talking to media persons after the Cabinet meeting, Mahajan said: “It has been decided that the Chief …

The need for Lokpal in our country: All there is to know about the Bill to fight corruption
6 years, 8 months ago

The need for Lokpal in our country: All there is to know about the Bill to fight corruption

India Today  

The need for a governing body which can halt the ever-increasing corruption in our nation has become the need of the hour for a developing country like ours. The Supreme Court said the government's stand on completing the appointment of the Lokpal, an ombudsman to protect the common man from corruption in public service and power centres, is "wholly unsatisfactory". …

SC Seeks Explanation From States & UTs For Non-Appointment Of Lokayukta [Read Order]
7 years ago

SC Seeks Explanation From States & UTs For Non-Appointment Of Lokayukta [Read Order]

Live Law  

Supreme Court today directed Chief Secretaries of States to file an affidavit within two weeks explaining the steps taken to appoint a Lokayukta and also specify the reason for the delay.At the outset, a bench of justices Ranjan Gogoi and R Banumathi asked to advocate Gopal Shankaranarayanan who appeared for petitioner Ashwini Upadhyaya, lawyer and Delhi BJP leader, which are …

SC Tells U’khand Govt To Appoint Lokayukta Within 8 Months Of Coming Into Force Of New Legislation Of 2017
7 years, 2 months ago

SC Tells U’khand Govt To Appoint Lokayukta Within 8 Months Of Coming Into Force Of New Legislation Of 2017

Live Law  

The Supreme Court bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice AM Khanwilkar on Wednesday disposed off the writ petition filed by BJP leader Ashwini Upadhyay seeking the writ of mandamus to the Uttarakhand government for appointment of the Lokayukta for the state in accordance with the Uttarakhand Lokayukta Act of 2011, with a direction to the …

‘Govt examining ministerial-panel report on Lokpal’
7 years, 7 months ago

‘Govt examining ministerial-panel report on Lokpal’

The Hindu  

A report of inter-ministerial committee on Lokpal is under examination of the government, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday. However, an amendment bill was moved in Lok Sabha in December 2014 to remove certain difficulties in the operationalisation of the Act, he said. The Act envisages establishment of the anti-graft body Lokpal at the Centre and Lokayuktas in states …

A Lokayukta For Uttarakhand Soon: State Govt Tells SC [Read Order]
7 years, 8 months ago

A Lokayukta For Uttarakhand Soon: State Govt Tells SC [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today recorded the statement of Uttarakhand government that a Lokayukta will be appointed for the state soon.When the bench of Chief Justice J S Khehar and Justice D Y Chandrachud asked the state government's counsel as to when the appointment would be made, she submitted that a fresh legislation to this effect had already been passed and …

A Lokayukta For Uttarakhand Soon: State Govt Tells SC [Read Order]
7 years, 8 months ago

A Lokayukta For Uttarakhand Soon: State Govt Tells SC [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today recorded the statement of Uttarakhand government that a Lokayukta will be appointed for the state soon.When the bench of Chief Justice J S Khehar and Justice D Y Chandrachud asked the state government's counsel as to when the appointment would be made, she submitted that a fresh legislation to this effect had already been passed and …

Odisha Congress writes to Naveen Patnaik, calls for Lokayukta to end corruption
7 years, 9 months ago

Odisha Congress writes to Naveen Patnaik, calls for Lokayukta to end corruption

Firstpost  

Leader of Opposition Narasingh Mishra of the Congress on Wednesday asked Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to implement the Odisha Lokayukta Act for ending corruption at the block level. Bhubaneswar: Leader of Opposition Narasingh Mishra of the Congress on Wednesday asked Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to implement the Odisha Lokayukta Act for ending corruption at the block level. “To convince people …

All you need to know about the Lokpal Bill
7 years, 10 months ago

All you need to know about the Lokpal Bill

The Hindu  

The idea of an anti-corruption body and an ombudsman to look into corruption allegations against administrators, including legislators, has been floating around for over five decades now. It finally got shape with the passing of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill, 2013, in Lok Sabha on December 18, 2013, but only after a nationwide protest led by India Against Corruption, a …

Cabinet clears Lokpal and Lokayuktas (Amendment) Bill, 2016
8 years, 7 months ago

Cabinet clears Lokpal and Lokayuktas (Amendment) Bill, 2016

Live Law  

Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its ex-post facto approval for amendments to Section 44 and consequential amendments of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 by introducing the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill, 2016 in the Parliament.As per the Bill, this Amendment shall be deemed to have come into force on the 16th day of …

Cabinet clears Lokpal and Lokayuktas (Amendment) Bill, 2016
8 years, 7 months ago

Cabinet clears Lokpal and Lokayuktas (Amendment) Bill, 2016

Live Law  

Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its ex-post facto approval for amendments to Section 44 and consequential amendments of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 by introducing the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill, 2016 in the Parliament.As per the Bill, this Amendment shall be deemed to have come into force on the 16th day of …

Uttar Pradesh Governor refers Lokayukta bill to president
8 years, 10 months ago

Uttar Pradesh Governor refers Lokayukta bill to president

India TV News  

Lucknow: The controversial Lokayukta Bill, which seeks to end the role of the Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court in selection of Lokayukta, has now been referred to President Pranab Mukherjee by Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik on Friday. The Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta, Up-lokayukta Bill, 2015, has been referred to President by the Governor, a Raj Bhavan release issued here …

Highlights of Delhi Jan Lokpal Bill [Read the Bill]
9 years, 3 months ago

Highlights of Delhi Jan Lokpal Bill [Read the Bill]

Live Law  

The Delhi Legislative Assembly has passed the Jan Lok Pal Bill last week and it got uploaded in the Delhi Legislative assembly web portal only yesterday. The Bill opens with a statement that the “Government is steadfastly committed to the establishment of the National Capital Territory of Delhi as a “Corruption Free Zone” and has made every effort to restore …

Highlights of Delhi Jan Lokpal Bill [Read the Bill]
9 years, 3 months ago

Highlights of Delhi Jan Lokpal Bill [Read the Bill]

Live Law  

The Delhi Legislative Assembly has passed the Jan Lok Pal Bill last week and it got uploaded in the Delhi Legislative assembly web portal only yesterday. The Bill opens with a statement that the “Government is steadfastly committed to the establishment of the National Capital Territory of Delhi as a “Corruption Free Zone” and has made every effort to restore …

Delhi government approves Jan Lokpal Bill: What to expect?
9 years, 4 months ago

Delhi government approves Jan Lokpal Bill: What to expect?

India Today  

The much awaited Jan Lokpal Bill has finally been approved by the Delhi government. What all can be expected from the approved Citizen's Ombudsman Bill: It promises the establishment of a central government anti-corruption institution called Lokpal Members will be appointed by judges, IAS officers with a clean record, private citizens and constitutional authorities through a transparent and participatory process …

Time Crunch leads Parliamentary panel on Lokpal to miss deadline- India TV News
10 years ago

Time Crunch leads Parliamentary panel on Lokpal to miss deadline- India TV News

India TV News  

New Delhi: A parliamentary committee examining the Lokpal amendment Bill will miss the March 25 deadline for submission of its report and has sought more time to finalise it. The 31-member Department-Related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice, headed by Congress MP E M Sudarsana Natchiappan, is examining the Lokpal and Lokayuktas and Other Related Law …

Odisha Lokayukta Bill big step towards transparency: Naveen
10 years, 1 month ago

Odisha Lokayukta Bill big step towards transparency: Naveen

India TV News  

Bhubaneswar: A day after President Pranab Mukherjee gave assent to the Odisha Lokayukta Bill, 2014, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today said it was his government's “big step” towards transparency. Seeking immediate appointment of Lokayukta, Leader of Opposition Narasingha Mishra of Congress said: “I hope the chief minister will take steps to appoint a suitable person as the chairman of the …

Setting up of Lokpal top priority of Modi govt: PMO
10 years, 7 months ago

Setting up of Lokpal top priority of Modi govt: PMO

Firstpost  

Setting up of the anti-corruption body Lokpal is among the key measures that are the top priorities of the government, the Prime Minister’s Office has said. New Delhi: Setting up of the anti-corruption body Lokpal is among the key measures that are the top priorities of the government, the Prime Minister’s Office has said. In its communication to the Ministry …

Lokpal Act: Babus will have to declare all assets and liabilities under new norms
10 years, 8 months ago

Lokpal Act: Babus will have to declare all assets and liabilities under new norms

Firstpost  

The central government has notified rules under the Lokpal Act making it mandatory for all its employees to file declarations of their assets and liabilities and those of their spouses and dependent children. NEW DELHI: The central government has notified rules under the Lokpal Act making it mandatory for all its employees to file declarations of their assets and liabilities …

Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act: A Commentary
11 years ago

Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act: A Commentary

Live Law  

ICynicism gave way to incredulity, hope and jubilation, when after several failed attempts, a broad political consensus was reached between the ruling Congress and the principal opposition party, the BJP, on the issue of the Lokpal Bill lying on the backburner for decades, which eventually culminated in the Parliament passing the Lokpal and the Lokayuktas Bill, 2013 in December, 2013,. …

Odisha passes Lokayukta Bill, becomes first state to enact the law
11 years, 1 month ago

Odisha passes Lokayukta Bill, becomes first state to enact the law

India TV News  

Bhubaneswar: Meeting the three-month deadline set by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, the State Assembly on Friday passed the Odisha Lokayukta Bill, 2014 with provision of keeping Chief Minister, ex-Chief Ministers, other ministers and public servants under the purview of a 6-member anti-corruption panel. The Bill has provisions similar to that of the Central Act which was passed in Parliament in …

LG seeks Law Ministry's view on Jan Lokpal Bill
11 years, 1 month ago

LG seeks Law Ministry's view on Jan Lokpal Bill

India TV News  

“It is very important to combat corruption and, therefore, the Lt Governor shares the same values as the Chief Minister to avoid corruption at all levels. The question is the need to follow procedures as mandated under the Constitution of India,” the LG's office said. Officials said Jung had replied to Kejriwal's letter to him on Friday, explaining that the …

Read why Delhi Lt Governor referred Jan Lokpal bill to Law Ministry
11 years, 1 month ago

Read why Delhi Lt Governor referred Jan Lokpal bill to Law Ministry

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Lt Governor of Delhi Najeeb Jung has forwarded the entire Jan Lokpal Bill issue to the Ministry of Law and Justice for a final opinion on the constitutional position. A press release issued by the Lt Governor's House says, "despite the predominant view that there is need to send the proposed Bill for prior consent to the …

Kejriwal writes to Shinde on Lokpal Bill
11 years, 1 month ago

Kejriwal writes to Shinde on Lokpal Bill

The Hindu  

Taking his fight for the Jan Lokpal Bill to the Centre, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday shot off a letter to Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde, seeking the withdrawal of a notification that makes sanction of the Lieutenant Governor a requirement for introducing a Bill in the Delhi Assembly. The letter comes a day after Mr. Kejriwal wrote …

Will go to any extent for Jan Lokpal bill: Kejriwal
11 years, 1 month ago

Will go to any extent for Jan Lokpal bill: Kejriwal

The Hindu  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday threatened to “go to any extent” over the Jan Lokpal bill, which is opposed both by the Congress, whose continued support is essential for the survival of his government, as well as the BJP. Asserting that both the Congress and the BJP will never allow passage of the bill, Mr. Kejriwal said since …

‘Delhi Lokpal Bill unconstitutional without Centre’s approval’
11 years, 1 month ago

‘Delhi Lokpal Bill unconstitutional without Centre’s approval’

The Hindu  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s move to introduce the Jan Lokpal Bill in the Assembly without the Centre’s approval will be a violation of the constitutional mandate and the provisions of the Transaction of Business of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Rules, 1993. Governor sought the law officer’s opinion after the Chief Minister wrote to him on …

Draft Delhi Lokpal bill: All you need to know
11 years, 1 month ago

Draft Delhi Lokpal bill: All you need to know

Firstpost  

The Delhi cabinet Monday cleared the draft of the Delhi Lokpal Bill, 2014, according to which an independent probe can be initiated against government employees, ranging from the chief minister to a peon. New Delhi: The Delhi cabinet Monday cleared the draft of the Delhi Lokpal Bill, 2014, according to which an independent probe can be initiated against government employees, …

Delhi Cabinet clears Jan Lokpal Bill
11 years, 1 month ago

Delhi Cabinet clears Jan Lokpal Bill

The Hindu  

The Delhi Cabinet on Monday cleared the ‘Delhi Lokpal Bill, 2014’ that aims to bring all public servants– from the Chief Minister to all Group D employees – under its ambit with no safeguards or “special privileges” extended even to the Chief Minister’s Office. The Bill was passed at a Cabinet meeting presided over by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, fulfilling …

Delhi Cabinet likely to pass Jan Lokpal Bill tomorrow
11 years, 1 month ago

Delhi Cabinet likely to pass Jan Lokpal Bill tomorrow

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Jan Lokpal Bill is likely to be approved by the Delhi Cabinet tomorrow as its draft has almost been finalised by a panel headed by Chief Secretary. According to an official, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today held a long discussion on the Bill in a meeting attended by lawyer and AAP leader Prashant Bhushan, advocate Rahul Mehra, …

New Lokayukta bill passed in Uttarakhand Assembly
11 years, 2 months ago

New Lokayukta bill passed in Uttarakhand Assembly

India TV News  

New Lokayukta bill passed in U'khand Assembly Dehradun: Uttarakhand assembly yesterday passed a new Lokayukta Bill modelled on the Centre's Lokpal even as opposition BJP walked out of the House.The new bill replaces Uttarakhand Lokayukta Act passed by the state assembly during the previous BJP government headed by Bhuvan Chandra Khanduri.As the bill was passed through voting, BJP MLAs, led …

Govt fast-tracks process for creation of Lokpal
11 years, 2 months ago

Govt fast-tracks process for creation of Lokpal

The Hindu  

Government has speeded up the process for creation of anti-graft watchdog Lokpal and finalising manpower and infrastructure requirement for it. The chairperson, members and other staff for Lokpal will be appointed soon,” said a senior official of Ministry of Personnel, which provides administrative support for Lokpal. The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 provides for the establishment of a body of …

The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill, 2013 is Act No. 1 of 2014; Will new section- 8B(2) of CVC Act dilute the powers of CBI?
11 years, 2 months ago

The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill, 2013 is Act No. 1 of 2014; Will new section- 8B(2) of CVC Act dilute the powers of CBI?

Live Law  

The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill, 2013 is published as Act No.1 of 2014 in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, Section-1, dated the 1st January 2014. The Lokpal can inquire into offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 committed by members of Parliament, group A and B government officials, employees of a company, society or a trust set up …

Jan Lokpal next on AAP’s agenda
11 years, 2 months ago

Jan Lokpal next on AAP’s agenda

The Hindu  

After fulfilling its promises on water and power tariff, passing Delhi Jan Lokpal, regularisation of unauthorised colonies and giving permanent job to the contractual workers, are next on the agenda of the Aam Aadmi Party government. Immediately after proving the majority in Delhi Assembly Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said the passage of the Jan Lokpal Bill, was the “most important …

Assam will implement its version of Lokpal Bill: Gogoi
11 years, 2 months ago

Assam will implement its version of Lokpal Bill: Gogoi

The Hindu  

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Wednesday said Prime Minister Manmohan Singh should complete his term and backed the idea that Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi should be projected as the prime ministerial candidate after the completion of the full term by Dr. Singh. Mr. Gogoi stated this during his interaction with journalists at his official residence here on Wednesday while …

President nod for Lokpal Bill
11 years, 2 months ago

President nod for Lokpal Bill

The Hindu  

The much talked-about Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill, 2013, got President Pranab Mukherjee’s assent on Wednesday. The Bill, which was passed by Parliament in the just-concluded winter session, provides for creation of anti-graft ombudsman to investigate corruption charges against public functionaries including Prime Minister, Ministers and Members of Parliament. Among other provisions, the Bill makes it incumbent upon States to make …

AAP wants to bring its version of Jan Lokpal
11 years, 2 months ago

AAP wants to bring its version of Jan Lokpal

The Hindu  

The anti-corruption law that the Aam Aadmi Party wants to bring after taking charge on Saturday would be modelled on the lines of their draft Jan Lokpal Bill that was discussed intensively in the joint draft committee chaired by then Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee and co-chaired by former Law Minister Shanti Bhushan, and abandoned by the UPA. The Kejriwal government …

Lokpal Bill: Cong hails Rahul’s ‘key role’, promises more
11 years, 3 months ago

Lokpal Bill: Cong hails Rahul’s ‘key role’, promises more

The Hindu  

Congress on Wednesday hailed party vice-president Rahul Gandhi’s “key role” in the passage of the historic Lokpal Bill, which was cleared by Parliament, while asserting that it was committed to bringing in an anti-corruption code in the country. “Rahul played a key role in the passage of the Lokpal Bill. “Rahul has also said that corruption cannot be fought alone …

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