Samaj Parivarthan Samudaya has filed a Writ Petition (PIL) seeking directions to the Government of Karnataka to appoint second Upa-Lokayutka. The division bench of the Karnataka High Court consisting the Chief Justice and Justice Ashok S Kinagi has ordered notice to the Government. Writ Petition 3139/2023, Samaj Parivarthan Sumudaya vs State of Karnataka.
Mr. A R Goutham, Advocate, Daksha Legal made submissions before the bench.
Hitherto two Upa-Lokayuktas were appointed to the institution of Lokayukta. After Justice Ananda retired, the second Upa-Lokayukta post is vacant. At present, there is only one Upa-Lokayukta i.e. Justice K N Phanindra who has taken up huge responsibility travelling all over the State of Karnataka.
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