Lokpal Bill will be placed before Cabinet next week, says Sibal
13 years, 8 months ago

Lokpal Bill will be placed before Cabinet next week, says Sibal

The Hindu  

The government was ready with the Lokpal Bill and it would be placed before the Cabinet for approval next week, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal told journalists on Friday. “The Bill is ready and the Cabinet will take it up next week… a decision on whether to bring the Prime Minister under its purview will be decided by the Cabinet,” Mr. Sibal said. We hope that the Bill will be passed by Parliament unanimously as the government has incorporated suggestions and addressed concerns raised by the Opposition parties.” Referring to the draft Bill prepared by civil society activists led by social activist Anna Hazare that has recommended bringing Prime Minister within the ambit of the Lokpal, Mr. Sibal said, “some suggestions were given during the all-party meeting on the issue….when the matter comes up before the Cabinet, the government will decide.” Asked what type of case the Lokpal would investigate, Mr. Sibal said the Bill had provisions whereby any matter not being investigated by an agency like the Central Bureau of Investigation could be taken by the Lokpal. “The Lokpal Bill is coming… we all want that a strong legislation should come in Parliament so that all these corruption issues being raised are handed over to the Lokpal,” Mr. Sibal said.

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Agenda for new government: A Lokpal that inspires trust
5 years, 9 months ago

Agenda for new government: A Lokpal that inspires trust

India Today  

A red-letter day in India's fight against corruption passed virtually unnoticed when the President's Secretariat announced appointment of Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose as the first Lokpal of India, along with eight judicial and non-judicial members, on March 19, 2019 - bang in the middle of a high-pitched election campaign. It was this clause and the fact that no Leader of …

Five years after Lokpal Act came into force, Centre seeks applications for anti-corruption body chief, members
6 years, 1 month ago

Five years after Lokpal Act came into force, Centre seeks applications for anti-corruption body chief, members

Firstpost  

The government has sought applications for chairman and members of anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal, nearly five years after the Lokpal Act came into force, officials said Wednesday. New Delhi: The government has sought applications for chairman and members of anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal, nearly five years after the Lokpal Act came into force, officials said Wednesday. The Supreme Court had recently set …

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". …

Lokpal appointment: After delay, govt on tightrope ahead of June deadline to formulate rules for anti-corruption body
7 years ago

Lokpal appointment: After delay, govt on tightrope ahead of June deadline to formulate rules for anti-corruption body

Firstpost  

Government is walking a tightrope as it has set a 15 June deadline to draft a set of rules for the functioning of proposed anti-corruption authority Lokpal. New Delhi: The government is walking a tightrope as it has set a 15 June deadline to draft a set of rules for the functioning of the proposed anti-corruption authority Lokpal, that would …

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 …

‘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 …

Don't wait for Parliament approval, set up Lokpal soon: SC to Centre
7 years, 10 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 …

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 …

Can’t appoint Lokpal for now, Centre tells SC
7 years, 11 months 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 …

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 …

Anna Hazare accuses Modi govt of 'soft-pedalling' Lokpal issue
9 years, 2 months ago

Anna Hazare accuses Modi govt of 'soft-pedalling' Lokpal issue

Firstpost  

Ralegan Siddhi: Activist Anna Hazare on Sunday accused the Modi government of “soft-pedalling” the Lokpal issue, saying the delay in constitution of the anti-corruption ombudsman has put a question mark on its “intention and credibility” to tackle graft. He also underscored the need for launching an agitation on the issue and lent “moral support” to the planned demonstration at Jantar …

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 …

Delhi cabinet clears Jan Lokpal Bill, keeps CMO under purview
9 years, 4 months ago

Delhi cabinet clears Jan Lokpal Bill, keeps CMO under purview

Firstpost  

Following the decision, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said the bill will be tabled in the Assembly soon while Sisodia said that the Business Advisory Committee will take a call on when to table the bill. New Delhi: The Delhi government today cleared the Jan Lokpal Bill, paving the way towards creating the post of an anti-graft ombudsman, which it claimed …

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 …

Lokpal among top priorities of government: PMO
10 years, 7 months ago

Lokpal among top priorities of government: PMO

India TV News  

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 of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, the PMO has identified setting up of Lokpal, passing of Citizen's Grievances Bill and amendments to the Prevention of Corruption …

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 …

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 …

Govt ignores BJP objection, Lokpal likely to be appointed by month-end
11 years, 1 month ago

Govt ignores BJP objection, Lokpal likely to be appointed by month-end

India TV News  

Govt ignores BJP objection, Lokpal likely to be appointed by month-end New Delhi: The chairperson and members of anti-corruption body Lokpal may be appointed by this month-end as government has decided not to withdraw the New Delhi: The chairperson and members of anti-corruption body Lokpal may be appointed by this month-end as government has decided not to withdraw the Government …

Delhi Cabinet may clear Jan Lokpal Bill on Friday: Sisodia
11 years, 1 month ago

Delhi Cabinet may clear Jan Lokpal Bill on Friday: Sisodia

The Hindu  

With the AAP’s deadline of passing Jan Lokpal Bill nearing, Delhi Government on Tuesday said its draft was being finalised and it would be cleared in a Cabinet meeting on Friday. “A discussion was held on Jan Lokpal Bill in the Cabinet meeting. Soon after assuming the office on December 28, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had said his government would …

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, …

Lok Pal Selection Committee to have maiden meeting next week
11 years, 1 month 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 …

Centre to appoint Lokpal head, members soon
11 years, 2 months ago

Centre to appoint Lokpal head, members soon

The Hindu  

Government has set the ball rolling for appointment of chairperson and eight members of Lokpal by inviting applications for the posts. It has also decided to expedite passage of four pending anti-corruption legislations in Parliament as part of the resolve to give the nation an effective anti-corruption framework, the Ministry of Personnel on Friday said. The historic Lokpal and Lokayuktas …

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 …

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 …

Lokpal Finally
11 years, 3 months ago

Lokpal Finally

Live Law  

After years of fight and eight failed attempts over the last five decades, a historic day for India as it took the much awaited step of enacting the Lokpal law, which would establish an anti-corruption watchdog that will have in its purview even the office of the Prime Minister. The bill, known as the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill which proposes …

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 …

Salient features of Lokpal, Lokayuktas Bill
11 years, 3 months ago

Salient features of Lokpal, Lokayuktas Bill

The Hindu  

Following are some important features of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill, 2011, passed by Parliament. ** Lokpal will consist of a chairperson and a maximum of eight members, of which 50 per cent shall be judicial members. ** The selection of chairperson and members of Lokpal shall be through a selection committee consisting of Prime Minister, Speaker of Lok Sabha, …

PM, Sonia welcome Lokpal Bill’s passage
11 years, 3 months ago

PM, Sonia welcome Lokpal Bill’s passage

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi described the passage of the Lokpal Bill in Lok Sabha as a “historic and landmark” step to fight corruption. Making a rare intervention in the House, Lok Sabha, Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi said the passage of the Bill was a “big success” but more needed to be done to fight corruption. …

Historic Lokpal Bill passed
11 years, 3 months ago

Historic Lokpal Bill passed

The Hindu  

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the historic Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill, 2013, paving the way for establishment of an ombudsman to fight corruption in public offices and ensure accountability on the part of public officials, including the Prime Minister, but with some safeguards. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi described the passage of the Lokpal Bill …

Officers facing graft charge will get hearing
11 years, 3 months ago

Officers facing graft charge will get hearing

The Hindu  

The major official amendments to the Lokpal Bill on which the Rajya Sabha gave its nod relate to giving a hearing to an officer charged with corruption before the Lokpal orders an investigation, during an enquiry and before the sanction of prosecution. On the insistence of Leader of Opposition Arun Jaitley, however, the government agreed to add a “proviso” that …

Hope states pass legislations modelled on Lokpal bill: Govt
11 years, 3 months ago

Hope states pass legislations modelled on Lokpal bill: Govt

India TV News  

New Delhi: Government today expressed happiness over the passage of Lokpal Bill in Rajya Sabha and hoped that the states would also make laws on similar lines within a year. Soon after the bill got the nod of the upper house, a smiling Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was seen shaking hands with his Cabinet colleagues, apparently congratulating them.Later, Law Minister …

Lokpal Bill goes through in Rajya Sabha; SP walks out
11 years, 3 months ago

Lokpal Bill goes through in Rajya Sabha; SP walks out

The Hindu  

In a show of solidarity, marred only by Samajwadi Party walk-out, the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed by voice vote the historic Lokpal Bill that provides for setting up an independent ombudsman to investigate charges of corruption against public functionaries. After the house said “ aye’’ to the Bill, fasting social activist Anna Hazare thanked the government. On the insistence …

Shadow over Lokpal Bill as SP stands its ground
11 years, 3 months ago

Shadow over Lokpal Bill as SP stands its ground

The Hindu  

The Rajya Sabha will take up the much-awaited Lokpal Bill on Tuesday amid concerns about how the Samajwadi Party, an ally of the UPA, will conduct itself as the party is opposed to the legislation. To ensure that there will be no repeat of unruly scenes as during the tabling of the Women’s Reservation Bill in 2010, Chairman Hamid Ansari …

Lokpal Bill highest priority of Govt.: Kamal Nath
11 years, 3 months ago

Lokpal Bill highest priority of Govt.: Kamal Nath

The Hindu  

As Anna Hazare’s fast entered the seventh day, the government on Monday declared that the Lokpal Bill is its highest priority and it is even ready to extend the current session of Parliament, concluding on December 20, for passage of the anti-corruption measure. If required we are While Mr. Hazare has praised the amended draft Lokpal Bill presented in Rajya …

Lokpal Bill will be passed without debate: Farooq
11 years, 3 months ago

Lokpal Bill will be passed without debate: Farooq

The Hindu  

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Farooq Abdullah said on Sunday that the Lokpal Bill would be passed in Parliament without discussion. without discussion,” Mr. Abdullah told reporters on the sidelines of a Golf Tournament in Sidhra belt on the outskirts of Jammu. There it will take place.” The Lokpal Bill, in an amended form after consideration by the …

Lokpal bill should be passed, can be amended later: TDP
11 years, 3 months ago

Lokpal bill should be passed, can be amended later: TDP

India TV News  

Hyderabad: Voicing support for the Lokpal bill which is before the Rajya Sabha, TDP Chief N Chandrababu Naidu today said the persons selected for the anti-graft institution should have good credentials. Such improvements should be worked out,” he told reporters here.“Even the Lokpal might get corrupt. We see today that CBI has become Congress Bureau of investigation,” he said, adding …

UPA to move Lokpal Bill in Rajya Sabha today
11 years, 3 months ago

UPA to move Lokpal Bill in Rajya Sabha today

The Hindu  

The government intends to table the Lokpal Bill in the Rajya Sabha on Friday, although the Opposition parties have reservations about some of its provisions. Two days after Mr. Hazare began a fresh indefinite fast in support of the Jan Lokpal Bill, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath said on Thursday the Bill was a ‘priority’ for the government. At a …

BJP assures Anna of Lokpal Bill passage
11 years, 3 months ago

BJP assures Anna of Lokpal Bill passage

The Hindu  

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley has accused the Centre of not “being sincere” in getting the Lokpal Bill passed in Parliament. In his reply Mr. Jaitely has said: “My party and I am fully committed to the highest norms of public accountability and therefore believe that the Lokpal should be brought into force immediately.” Accusing the government …

Govt is taking sincere steps to pass Lokpal Bill: Narayanasamy
11 years, 3 months ago

Govt is taking sincere steps to pass Lokpal Bill: Narayanasamy

The Hindu  

Government on Tuesday said it was serious about passing the anti-corruption measure Jan Lokpal Bill in the current session of Parliament. “As far as the Lokpal bill is concerned I have given notice to Chairman Rajya Sabha for taking up the Lokpal Bill..Government is taking all sincere step to pass the Lokpal bill,” he told reporters. Aam Aadmi Party leader …

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