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Uttar Pradesh Governor Refers Controversial Lokayukta Bill To President
Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik on Friday referred to the President another controversial bill which seeks to end the role of the Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court in selection of the Lokayukta.
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Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta Row: Court Denies Adjournment, To Hear Plea Tomorrow
The Supreme Court today did not allow Uttar Pradesh (UP) government's submission to defer hearing on a plea challenging the appointment of Lokayukta as senior lawyer Kapil Sibal was not available, saying the state cannot be accommodated "beyond a point".
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State Government Not At Fault: Akhilesh Yadav On Lokayukta Appointment
After the Supreme Court slammed the Uttar Pradesh government for failing to appoint a Lokayukta, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has said that there was no laxity on his part and he was not at fault.
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Appoint New Lokayukta By Wednesday, Supreme Court Tells Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court on Monday gave the Uttar Pradesh government two days to appoint a new anti-corruption ombudsman or Lokayukta. The top court has repeatedly directed the government to replace the existing Lokayukta but the orders have not been complied with.
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Delhi Chief Minister, Lt Governor Still Divided on Lokayukta Appointment
With the name of retired Chief Justice of Andhra Pradesh High Court, Nisar Ahmad Kakru, doing the rounds for the Lokayukta's post, the tussle between the Lieutenant Governor and the Arvind Kejriwal led Delhi government could take a new turn as the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is opposed to the candidate.
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Selection Committee Fails to Finalise Name of Lokayukta in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh will have to wait for some more time for a Lokayukta, as the meeting held at Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav's residence failed to reach a consensus with the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court questioning the validity of the process.
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Government's Nominee Opts Out From Lokayukta's Race in Uttar Pradesh
With the stalemate over the appointment of the Lokayukta continuing between the ruling Samajwadi Party and the Uttar Pradesh governor, Ram Naik, the government backed nominee, Justice (retired) Ravindra Singh Yadav, today decided to opt out of the race.
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Will Appoint Lokayukta by October 28, AAP Government to High Court
The Arvind Kejriwal led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government today told the Delhi High Court that the state Lokayukta is expected to be appointed by October 28.
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UP Governor Justifies Objections to Appointments in Legislative Council
Justifying his decision to hold back some names sent by the Samajwadi Party government for appointing of members to the legislative council, Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik said that he was following the rule-book on the issue.
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UP Governor Ram Naik Rejects Lokayukta Nominee
Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik today returned the file for appointment of Lokayukta to the state government saying he was not bound to accept Cabinet's recommendation and asked it to send any other name except Justice (retd) Ravindra Singh after following due procedure.
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Uttar Pradesh Governor Refers Controversial Lokayukta Bill To President
Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik on Friday referred to the President another controversial bill which seeks to end the role of the Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court in selection of the Lokayukta.
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Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta Row: Court Denies Adjournment, To Hear Plea Tomorrow
The Supreme Court today did not allow Uttar Pradesh (UP) government's submission to defer hearing on a plea challenging the appointment of Lokayukta as senior lawyer Kapil Sibal was not available, saying the state cannot be accommodated "beyond a point".
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State Government Not At Fault: Akhilesh Yadav On Lokayukta Appointment
After the Supreme Court slammed the Uttar Pradesh government for failing to appoint a Lokayukta, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has said that there was no laxity on his part and he was not at fault.
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Appoint New Lokayukta By Wednesday, Supreme Court Tells Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court on Monday gave the Uttar Pradesh government two days to appoint a new anti-corruption ombudsman or Lokayukta. The top court has repeatedly directed the government to replace the existing Lokayukta but the orders have not been complied with.
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Delhi Chief Minister, Lt Governor Still Divided on Lokayukta Appointment
With the name of retired Chief Justice of Andhra Pradesh High Court, Nisar Ahmad Kakru, doing the rounds for the Lokayukta's post, the tussle between the Lieutenant Governor and the Arvind Kejriwal led Delhi government could take a new turn as the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is opposed to the candidate.
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Selection Committee Fails to Finalise Name of Lokayukta in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh will have to wait for some more time for a Lokayukta, as the meeting held at Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav's residence failed to reach a consensus with the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court questioning the validity of the process.
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Government's Nominee Opts Out From Lokayukta's Race in Uttar Pradesh
With the stalemate over the appointment of the Lokayukta continuing between the ruling Samajwadi Party and the Uttar Pradesh governor, Ram Naik, the government backed nominee, Justice (retired) Ravindra Singh Yadav, today decided to opt out of the race.
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Will Appoint Lokayukta by October 28, AAP Government to High Court
The Arvind Kejriwal led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government today told the Delhi High Court that the state Lokayukta is expected to be appointed by October 28.
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UP Governor Justifies Objections to Appointments in Legislative Council
Justifying his decision to hold back some names sent by the Samajwadi Party government for appointing of members to the legislative council, Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik said that he was following the rule-book on the issue.
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UP Governor Ram Naik Rejects Lokayukta Nominee
Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik today returned the file for appointment of Lokayukta to the state government saying he was not bound to accept Cabinet's recommendation and asked it to send any other name except Justice (retd) Ravindra Singh after following due procedure.
