Gujarat govt wants Lokayukta post to be filled soon

Last Updated: Thursday, August 8, 2013, 19:01

A day after retired justice RA Mehta declined to take up the office of Gujarat Lokayukta, the state government on Thursday said they are assessing legal options and they do not want the post to stay vacant for long.

Manish Tewari slams Gujarat govt after Mehta declines Lokayukta post

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 7, 2013, 22:24

I&B minister Manish Tewari on Wednesday hit out at the Narendra Modi government after Justice(retd) R A Mehta refused to join as Gujarat Lokayukta.

Congress compares Modi to Hitler; targets BJP over election panel

Last Updated: Saturday, July 20, 2013, 19:52

Comparing Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi to Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler, the Congress Saturday took a dig at the BJP, saying its election campaign would be led by a man who had put a lock on institutions of accountability.

BJP speaking with ‘forked tongue’ on corruption issue: Cong

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 2, 2013, 23:45

Congress on Tuesday accused BJP of speaking with "forked tongue" as the Gujarat assembly passed the controversial new state Lokayukta bill.

Gujarat Assembly passes new Lokayukta Bill

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 2, 2013, 10:13

The controversial Bill curtails the primacy of the Governor and Chief Justice of the High Court in appointment of the anti-corruption ombudsman.

Narendra Modi govt faces criticism over newly-introduced Bills

Last Updated: Friday, March 29, 2013, 07:51

NGOs and human rights groups have criticised Gujarat BJP government over newly-introduced Bills, especially the one related to Lokayukta.

Gujarat plans multi-member Lokayukta, to bring new bill

Last Updated: Friday, March 22, 2013, 23:51

In the backdrop of setback in the Supreme Court over the appointment of Lokayukta, Gujarat Government has decided to set up a multi-member Lokayukta institution bringing state Chief Minister within its purview.

SC dismisses review plea of Gujarat govt on Lokayukta

Last Updated: Thursday, March 14, 2013, 22:38

Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed Gujarat government`s petition seeking review of its judgement upholding appointment of Justice (retd) R A Mehta as the state Lokayukta by Governor Kamla Beniwal.

Lokayukta issue exposed Narendra Modi`s double speak: Gujarat Congress

Last Updated: Monday, February 4, 2013, 23:14

Gujarat Congress alleged that the review petition in the apex court on the Lokayukta issue has exposed the "double speak" Narendra Modi.

Guj govt requests RA Mehta to take charge as new Lokayukta

Last Updated: Thursday, January 3, 2013, 21:36

The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the appointment of Lokayukta done unilaterally by Governor Kamla Beniwal.

Jaitley disagrees with SC opinion on Guj Lokayukta appointment

Last Updated: Thursday, January 3, 2013, 21:19

Arun Jaitley today said he "seriously disagrees" with the opinion of the Supreme Court.

Corruption like cancer, to be eradicated at earliest: SC

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 2, 2013, 20:39

Corruption is a "disease like cancer" which if not detected in time will spread "its malignancy" in the polity of the country, the Supreme Court said.