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CMDRF Misappropriation Case: Plea Before Kerala HC Challenges Lok Ayukta & Upa Lok Ayukta's Rejection Of Complaints Alleging Misuse Of Funds

Live Law

A plea has been moved before the Kerala High Court by petitioner, R.S. Sasikumar challenging the decisions taken by the Lok Ayukta and Upa Lok Ayuktas in rejecting his complaint against the Chief Minister and other Ministers alleging misuse of the funds in the Chief Minister Disaster Relief Fund. Further, the plea also challenges the decisions taken by the Upa …

Ministers Upa Lok Complaint Decisions Plea Taken

1 year ago

Supreme Court Ruling On Jurisdiction Limits of Lok Ayukta's Authority under Kerala Lok Ayukta Act

Live Law

The Supreme Court recently held that the Lok Ayukta, under the Kerala Lok Ayukta Act 1999, cannot issue positive directions and that it only has the jurisdiction to submit a report to the concerned authority with its recommendations.A bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Rajesh Bindal made reference to the judgments of the Kerala High Court in Sudha Devi …

Kerala Jurisdiction Court Records Lokayukta Revenue High

$Telangana High Court Upholds Legal Limits on Lok Ayukta\'s Authority$

1 year, 1 month ago

Telangana High Court Upholds Legal Limits on Lok Ayukta\'s Authority

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has said that the Lok Ayukta cannot cross the limits imposed by law while issuing orders related to revenue-related issues. Dealing with a petition requesting the court to set aside an order issued by the Lok Ayukta for the recovery of compensation paid to ineligible persons, a division bench comprising Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and …

Court Order Telangana Lok Ayukta

1 year, 8 months ago

Lok Ayukta Cannot Investigate Matters Relating To Selection Of Candidates By Political Parties: Kerala High Court

Live Law

The Kerala High Court recently held that the Kerala Lok Ayukta cannot investigate into matters relating to selection of candidates by political parties for contesting election. The Division Bench comprising Chief Justice S. Manikumar and Justice Murali Purushothaman while considering a petition filed by the State Secretary of Communist Party of India, Pannyan Raveendran, challenging the order of the Kerala …

India Kerala Court Political Parties Selection Candidates National

1 year, 8 months ago

Fund misuse case against Kerala CM Vijayan referred to larger bench

Hindustan Times

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan. A division bench of Kerala Lok Ayukta on Friday referred a case involving chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan over alleged misuse of the chief minister’s disaster relief fund to a larger bench following a difference of opinion between the judges. Read here: Kerala, TN CMs to jointly inaugurate centenary celebrations of Vaikom Satyagraha Justice Cyriac Joseph and …

Kerala Case Fund Bench Vijayan Petitioner Larger Bench

1 year, 8 months ago

Lok Ayukta refers funds ‘misuse’ case against Kerala CM to larger bench

Hindustan Times

A division bench of Kerala Lok Ayukta on Friday referred a case involving chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan over alleged misuse of the chief minister’s disaster relief fund to a larger bench following a difference of opinion between the judges. The state Lok Ayukta is hearing a plea filed in 2018 by activist and former member of Kerala University senate R …

Case Bench Petitioner Larger Bench Sasikumar Lok Ayukta

1 year, 8 months ago

‘Misuse’ of CM Disaster Relief Fund: Kerala Lok Ayukta Refers Complaint Against Chief Minister, Others To Full Bench After Difference Of Opinion

Live Law

The Lok Ayukta on Friday referred the case against the Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and the former Ministers alleging misuse of amount in the Chief Minister Disaster Relief Fund to a Full Bench comprising the Lok Ayukta and both the Upa-Lok Ayuktas.‘Misuse’ of CM Disaster Relief Fund: #Kerala Lok Ayukta Refers Complaint Against Chief Minister @pinarayivijayan, Others To Full. The …

Chief Minister Upa Financial Assistance State Minister Chief Bench

1 year, 8 months ago

Sufficient Evidence To Show Involvement Of BJP MLA Madal Virupakshappa In Corruption Case : Karnataka High Court In Bail Plea

Live Law

There is sufficient evidence to show the involvement of BJP MLA Madal Virupakshappa in the corruption case, observed the Karnataka High Court while dismissing his anticipatory bail application in connection with a bribe case. Though this Court granted the interim anticipatory bail until disposal of the case, because there was no material found in FIR at that time, but now, …

Karnataka Court Bail Lokayukta Raw Materials State Committee

2 years ago

Kerala HC Dismisses Petition Challenging Lok Ayukta's Probe Into Allegations Of Embezzlement In Procurement Of PPE Kits By KMSCL, State Govt

Live Law

The Kerala High Court on Thursday dismissed the petition challenging the proceedings initiated by the Lok Ayukta on a complaint alleging corruption in the purchase of PPE kits and other surgical equipment during the COVID-19 Pandemic.The Division Bench comprising Chief Justice S. Manikumar and Justice Shaji P. Chaly, while dismissing the petition, observed that"On a perusal of the complaint,. The …

Kerala Investigation Court Lok Complaint Act Petition

2 years, 1 month ago

Governors are not rubber stamps, says T.N. Governor

The Hindu

Amid the ongoing tussle between the Governors and State governments in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, Governor of Tamil Nadu R.N. Satheesan used the occasion to direct barbs at the Left Democratic Front Government for the Lok Ayukta amendments that were passed by the Assembly in August, amid a boycott by the Congress-led United Democratic Front Opposition. Law Minister P. Rajeeve …

Kerala State Lok Ravi Bill Governor Bills

$Kerala\'s ex-minister rejects charges of irregularities in purchase of PPE kits$

2 years, 2 months ago

Kerala\'s ex-minister rejects charges of irregularities in purchase of PPE kits

Deccan Chronicle

THIRUVANTHAPURAM: Senior CPI leader K K Shailaja has rejected corruption charges in the purchase of personal protective equipment kits for an exorbitant price during the COVID-19 pandemic period and said it was done with the knowledge of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to ensure the protection of health workers. The former minister came up with an explanation in the wake of …

Price Purchase Kit Kits Ppe Pinarayi Vijayan Ppe Kits

2 years, 3 months ago

Meetings, cultural events mark National Integration Day

The Hindu

Several State government institutions and public sector undertakings celebrated the Telangana National Integration Day on Saturday by unfurling the national flag, and holding meetings and cultural events. At Lok Ayukta office, Lok Ayukta Justice C.V. Ramulu unfurled the national flag with Upa Lok Ayukta V. Niranjan Rao participating in the event. Chairman and managing director of TS-Genco and TS-Transco D. …

National Telangana Flag State Lok Ayukta National Integration Day Unfurled

2 years, 3 months ago

'Won't Let Autonomy of Universities Erode': Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan Amid Tiff With Pinarayi Vijayan

The Quint

"The government cannot be given the power to appoint the vice chancellors.I am saying it clearly.this will amount to executive interference." Khan said the CM had earlier written a letter to him in which he had assured that there would be no interference. Asked about the Lok Ayukta, passed by the state Assembly recently, Khan said there is no question …

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2 years, 10 months ago

Lok Ayukta Ordinance: UDF walks out of Kerala Assembly

Deccan Chronicle

Thiruvananthapuram: The opposition Congress-led UDF on Tuesday staged a walkout in the Kerala Assembly protesting over the alleged reluctance of the Left government to discuss the recent Lok Ayukta ordinance which triggered a political controversy in the state. Strongly justifying the government action bringing the ordinance to amend some of the provisions of the state Lok Ayukta Act passed 22 …

Congress Opposition Ordinance Lok Ayukta

2 years, 10 months ago

Ordinance route to amend Kerala Lok Ayukta Act: Diluting a law?

The Hindu

The Kerala government’s decision to amend a handful of key provisions of the Kerala Lok Ayukta Act, 1999, through an ordinance—instead of presenting them for a broader discussion and voting in an imminent Assembly session—has triggered yet another political controversy in the Left-ruled State. The government sent the ordinance to the Governor based on all this.” A unique law The …

Law Kerala Supreme Court High Court Constitution Court State

2 years, 10 months ago

Kerala High Court seeks state govt stand on plea against Lok Ayukta ordinance

Deccan Chronicle

Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Thursday sought the state government's stand on a plea challenging the constitutional validity of the recent Kerala Lok Ayukta Ordinance, which makes the executive an appellate authority over orders and declarations of the Lok Ayukta. According to the ordinance, notified in the gazette on Tuesday, the Governor, Chief Minister or the state government would …

Court State Lok Plea Petition Ordinance Sasikumar

2 years, 10 months ago

Now, Kerala Govt Can Accept or Reject Lok Ayukta Declaration, Says Ordinance

News 18

The Kerala Lok Ayukta Ordinance, 2022, signed by Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, has stated that the state government can now either accept or reject the declaration by the anti-corruption agency in the cases, finding those holding public office as guilty. The Governor, Chief Minister or the state government would be the competent authority and he or it may either accept …

Kerala State Lok Khan Accept Governor Left

2 years, 10 months ago

Kerala government to dilute powers of Lokayukta; Opposition Congress, BJP cries foul

Firstpost

The Left government in Kerala has reportedly decided to amend the Lokayukta Act, charging that it was to ‘undermine’ the powers of the ombudsman and to facilitate corruption Thiruvananthapuram: The opposition Congress and BJP on Tuesday came out against the reported decision of the Left government in Kerala to amend the Lok Ayukta Act, charging that it was to ‘undermine’ …

Kerala Chennithala Chief Agency Powers Ordinance Congress Bjp

3 years, 4 months ago

Former Kerala Minister KT Jaleel Moves Supreme Court Against HC's Dismissal Of Challenge To Lokayukta Order Which Led To His Resignation

Live Law

Former Minister for Higher Education and Minority Welfare KT Jaleel has approached Supreme Court assailing Kerala High Court's order of dismissing his plea challenging a report of the Kerala Lok Ayukta which had found him guilty of nepotism and favouritism. Averments In The Plea Against Report of the Kerala Lok Ayukta Averring grave errors in the Report of the Kerala …

Supreme Court Board Court Report Minister Decision Jaleel

3 years, 8 months ago

BREAKING: Kerala High Court Dismisses Ex-Minister KT Jaleel's Challenge Against Lok Ayukta Report

Live Law

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday dismissed the writ petition filed by former Minister for Higher Education and Minority Welfare KT Jaleel, challenging a report of the Kerala Lok Ayukta which had found him guilty of nepotism and favouritism.A division bench comprising Justices PB Suresh Kumar and K Babu affirmed the Lok Ayukta report, stating that Jaleel had not made …

Kerala High Court Court Kerala High Court State Report High

3 years, 10 months ago

Supreme Court Accepts Resignation Of Nagaland Lokayukta Justice (Retd) Uma Nath Singh

Live Law

The Supreme Court on Monday accepted the offer made by Nagaland Lok Ayukta Justice Uma Nath Singh to resign from the post amid the ongoing dispute between him and the Nagaland Government.Senior Advocate Vikas Singh, appearing for the Lok Ayukta, submitted the proposal to resign in a written statement presented before a bench headed by the Chief Justice of India.Accepting …

Justice Supreme Court Court Order Lok Resign Singh

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CMDRF Misappropriation Case: Plea Before Kerala HC Challenges Lok Ayukta & Upa Lok Ayukta's Rejection Of Complaints Alleging Misuse Of Funds

Supreme Court Ruling On Jurisdiction Limits of Lok Ayukta's Authority under Kerala Lok Ayukta Act

Telangana High Court Upholds Legal Limits on Lok Ayukta\'s Authority

Lok Ayukta Cannot Investigate Matters Relating To Selection Of Candidates By Political Parties: Kerala High Court

Fund misuse case against Kerala CM Vijayan referred to larger bench

Lok Ayukta refers funds ‘misuse’ case against Kerala CM to larger bench

‘Misuse’ of CM Disaster Relief Fund: Kerala Lok Ayukta Refers Complaint Against Chief Minister, Others To Full Bench After Difference Of Opinion

Sufficient Evidence To Show Involvement Of BJP MLA Madal Virupakshappa In Corruption Case : Karnataka High Court In Bail Plea

Kerala HC Dismisses Petition Challenging Lok Ayukta's Probe Into Allegations Of Embezzlement In Procurement Of PPE Kits By KMSCL, State Govt

Governors are not rubber stamps, says T.N. Governor

Kerala\'s ex-minister rejects charges of irregularities in purchase of PPE kits

Meetings, cultural events mark National Integration Day

'Won't Let Autonomy of Universities Erode': Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan Amid Tiff With Pinarayi Vijayan

Lok Ayukta Ordinance: UDF walks out of Kerala Assembly

Ordinance route to amend Kerala Lok Ayukta Act: Diluting a law?

Kerala High Court seeks state govt stand on plea against Lok Ayukta ordinance

Now, Kerala Govt Can Accept or Reject Lok Ayukta Declaration, Says Ordinance

Kerala government to dilute powers of Lokayukta; Opposition Congress, BJP cries foul

Former Kerala Minister KT Jaleel Moves Supreme Court Against HC's Dismissal Of Challenge To Lokayukta Order Which Led To His Resignation

BREAKING: Kerala High Court Dismisses Ex-Minister KT Jaleel's Challenge Against Lok Ayukta Report

Supreme Court Accepts Resignation Of Nagaland Lokayukta Justice (Retd) Uma Nath Singh