Karnataka Lokayukta is the ombudsman institution of the Indian state of Karnataka. It was established in 1984 to investigate and report on corruption in the Government of Karnataka and to redress public grievances related to state government employees.
Who introduced Lokayukta in Karnataka?
| # Name From | 1 Hon'ble Mr. Justice A.D.Koshal 15/1/1986 | 2 Hon'ble Mr. Justice Rabindranath Pyne 25/1/1991 | 3 Hon'ble Mr. Justice S.A. Hakeem 2/6/1996 | 4 Hon'ble Mr. Justice N.Venkatachala 3/7/2001 |
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When was Lokayukta established India?
Maharashtra was the first state to introduce the institution of Lokayukta through The Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas Act in 1971.
Who appoints Lokayukta and Upalokayukta?
Appointment of Lokayukta and Upalokayukta. – (1) For the purpose of conducting investigations and enquiries in accordance with the provisions of this Act, the Governor shall appoint a person to be known as the Lokayukta and one or more persons to be known as the Upalokayukta or Upalokayuktas.
Who is Lokayukta of India?
Virendra Singh (Lokayukta) was appointed lokayukta of Uttar Pradesh on 16 December 2015 by Supreme Court of India He is first Lokayukta of India who is appointed by Supreme Court of India.
Who is the present Lokayukta of Karnataka 2020?
| Karnataka Lokayukta | Incumbent Justice P. Vishwanath Shetty since 28 January 2017 | Seat MS Building, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka | Formation 1984 |
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Who is the current Lokpal?
The current Chairperson of Lokpal is Pinaki Chandra Ghose. The Lokpal has jurisdiction over central government to inquire into allegations of corruption against its public functionaries and for matters connected to corruption.
Who was the first Lokayukta of Maharashtra?
4. Justice S.P. Kotwal was appointed as the first lokayukta on 25 October 1972.
Who was the first Lokayukta of Himachal Pradesh?
| Hon'ble Justice Lokeshwar Singh Panta | Personal details | Born 23 April 1944 Tehsil Jubbal, District Shimla | Citizenship Indian | Nationality India |
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Who is the present Lokayukta of Bihar?
| Sl. No. Name of Lokayukta To | 6. Hon'ble Mr. Justice Ram Nandan Prasad 24-08-2011 | 7. Hon'ble Mr. Justice C. M. Prasad 24-08-2016 | 8. Hon'ble Justice Mihir Kumar Jha Judicial Member 17-05-2021 | 9. Hon'ble Mr. Kirti Chandra Saha Member 17-05-2021 |
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Who appoints CJI of high court?
The Chief Justice and Judges of the High Courts are to be appointed by the President under clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution.
How many High Courts are there in India?
Article 214 lays down the authority of High Courts. There are 25 High Courts in India. High Courts exercise civil or criminal jurisdiction only if the subordinate courts in the State are not competent to try the matters.
When was Lokayukta Act was passed?
| The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 | Enacted by Lok Sabha | Passed 18 December 2013 | Assented to 1 January 2014 | Signed by Pranab Mukherjee |
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Who is the home minister in Karnataka?
| Name & Designation Phone Number | Shri Araga Jnanendra Home Minister 080- 22252292 |
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How can I join Lokayukta?
Interested and Eligible candidates may apply for Karnataka Lokayukta Group C D Vacancies 2021 through the official site of the Karnataka Lokayukta i.e. lokayukta.kar.nic.in . An applicant can apply on or after June 2021 and the Last date of Submission of an Online Application is July 2021.
