Lokayukta Bill 2011. The bill is a modified version of Goa Lakayukta
Bill 2003. It was reintroduced in the state assembly after the said
clauses were amended. The bill had been sent back to the state
legislature by the centre sans Presidential assent because of a couple
of legal infirmities.
The bill empowers the ombudsman to even investigate the Chief
Minister. The bill states that Lokayukta's term would be for three
years and he would be appointed by the Governor on the advice of Chief
Minister in consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court and
the leader of opposition.
The bill further states that Lokayukta or Upa-Lokayukta, shall not be
removed from his office except by an order of Governor passed after an
address by the State Legislative Assembly supported by majority of the
House.
Moreover, the Lokayukta can investigate the complaint suo moto or on
complaint made to him. The Bill mentions that after preliminary
inquiry, if Lokayukta finds that there are reasonable grounds for
detailed investigation, he should forward the complaint to the
government and the concerned authority.
Congress legislator Agnelo Fernandes tabled the Bill, which was passed
after a brief discussion.
source: http://www.allcurrentaffairs.tk/2011/10/goa-state-assembly-unanimously-passed.html#ixzz1aBFpMj7V
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