State govt. should strengthen Lokayukta Organisation, says Upalokayukta Phaneendra
Upalokayukta K.N. Phaneendra has called for the strengthening of the Lokayukta Organisation by the State government. He emphasized the need for dedicated staff appointments and the establishment of Uplokayta posts in each revenue division. Phaneendra also highlighted the public's lack of awareness regarding the Lokayukta's role in addressing corruption and urged citizens to file complaints.
- ▪Phaneendra stressed the need for the State government to strengthen the Lokayukta Organisation.
- ▪He recommended appointing dedicated staff rather than relying on Home Department officers for key positions.
- ▪Phaneendra pointed out that the administration in Yadgir district has not met public expectations and urged citizens to report corruption.
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Upalokayukta K.N. Phaneendra has stressed that the State government should take action to strengthen the Lokayukta Organisation, considering the previous recommendations already submitted.Addressing a press conference here on Saturday, Mr. Phaneendra said that it was a long-pending recommendation to the State government for strengthening Lokayukta by appointing the required staff, he added.The Uplokayukta pointed out that the State government should give permission to the Lokayukta Organisation to appoint its staff members separately instead of posting Home Department officers for the post of Superintendent of Police, Deputy Superintendent of Police and others.He also said that the Uplokayukta posts in each revenue division are to be created and the retired High Court judges are to be…
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