Restraining the Power of Lokayukta
Recently, the Kerala government proposed to amend the Kerala Lokayukta Act, 1999, with an ordinance, a move that has drawn criticism from the opposition.
Proposed Changes
- The cabinet has recommended to the Governor that he promulgate the ordinance, which proposes to give the government powers to “either accept or reject the verdict of the Lokayukta, after giving an opportunity of being heard.
- The Lokayukta would have only powers to make recommendations or send reports to the government, effectively reducing its powers to advisory in nature.
Criticism
- Restriction the Power:The proposed Ordinance is an attempt to undermine the powers of the ....
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