HP Lokayukta Bill cleared by Assembly

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Press Trust of India Dharamsala
Last Updated : Dec 12 2014 | 5:30 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Assembly passed the state Lokayukta Bill 2014 with a voice vote today, the last working day of the Winter Session of the Assembly here.
The Bill will consolidate and re-enact a law to provide for the appointment of Lokayukta for the state of Himachal Pradesh to inquire into allegations of corruption against public functionaries and for matters connected therewith.
According to the Bill, the Lokayuka shall be appointed by the Governor after obtaining recommendations of the selection committee, consisting of the chief minister (as its chairman), Speaker of Assembly, Leader of Opposition party and the Chief Justice of High Court.
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First Published: Dec 12 2014 | 5:30 PM IST

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