Lokayukta

ED writes to Karnataka Governor, Lokayukta over alleged scam in KOMUL hiring

According to the ED, 320 candidates were chosen for interview in December, 2023 and a final list of 75 selected candidates was approved by the KOMUL board. These candidates were later sent for training 'without' publishing the results.

14 April 2024, 09:13 IST

ED writes to Karnataka Governor, Lokayukta over alleged scam in KOMUL hiring

14 April 2024, 09:13 IST

Lokayukta can't recommend that an inquiry be entrusted to it only: Karnataka HC

'It is once again emphasised that the government should not be influenced by the recommendation made by the Upa-Lokayukta to entrust the inquiry to it and it is required to take an independent decision,' the court said.

27 March 2024, 16:53 IST

Lokayukta can't recommend that an inquiry be entrusted to it only: Karnataka HC

27 March 2024, 16:53 IST

Karnataka Lokayukta raids 60 places linked to 13 government officials

The raids are underway at 12 places in Mysuru; five each in Bengaluru, Udupi, and Kolar; four each in Karwar, Bidar, Vijayapura, and Mandya; three in Belagavi; and two in Kodagu.

27 March 2024, 04:51 IST

Karnataka Lokayukta raids 60 places linked to 13 government officials

27 March 2024, 04:51 IST

Days after appointment, Lokayukta shunts out chief engineer over pending cases

In an order, Lokayukta Justice B S Patil said the chief engineer has been relieved from the duties of the organisation in view of the cases pending against him.

26 March 2024, 14:30 IST

Days after appointment, Lokayukta shunts out chief engineer over pending cases

26 March 2024, 14:30 IST

Questions raised on Lokayukta's new chief engineer; demand for removal of officer

In an order dated March 15, the Public Works Department transferred TD Nanjundappa, a chief engineer awaiting posting, as the Lokayukta chief engineer. This made Nanjundappa the chief technical advisor, helping the Lokayukta probe matters concerning civic works.

25 March 2024, 23:20 IST

Questions raised on Lokayukta's new chief engineer; demand for removal of officer

25 March 2024, 23:20 IST

Supreme Court to lay down guidelines for consultation process for appointment of Lokayukta

Observing that the issue has country-wide ramifications, a three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud said some procedural modalities have to be decided.

22 March 2024, 11:52 IST

Supreme Court to lay down guidelines for consultation process for appointment of Lokayukta

22 March 2024, 11:52 IST

'Countrywide ramifications,' SC to examine consultation process in Lokayukta appointment

The court issued notice to the Madhya Pradesh government on a writ petition filed by state Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Umang Singhar.

22 March 2024, 08:21 IST

'Countrywide ramifications,' SC to examine consultation process in Lokayukta appointment

22 March 2024, 08:21 IST

SC notice to BJP leader on Lokayukta's plea against quashing of graft FIR

The interference by the High Court in the present proceedings would only be tantamount to stifling of the proceedings, the Lokayukta contended.

12 March 2024, 15:24 IST

SC notice to BJP leader on Lokayukta's plea against quashing of graft FIR

12 March 2024, 15:24 IST

President's nod for Kerala Lokayukta amendment a shot in the arm for Pinarayi govt

President Droupadi Murmu approved a bill passed by the Kerala Assembly amending the Lokayukta Act by including provisions that empowers government to review Lokayukta orders disqualifying public servants.

29 February 2024, 06:17 IST

President's nod for Kerala Lokayukta amendment a shot in the arm for Pinarayi govt

29 February 2024, 06:17 IST

Karnataka Lokayukta police register DA case against Deputy CM Shivakumar, await HC order

The Karnataka cabinet in November last year withdrew the previous BJP government’s decision to accord sanction to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to prosecute Shivakumar, who is also Congress state unit President, in the disproportionate assets case registered against him, saying that it was not in accordance with the law.

13 February 2024, 12:05 IST

Karnataka Lokayukta police register DA case against Deputy CM Shivakumar, await HC order

13 February 2024, 12:05 IST