After a prolonged delay, finally, the has appointed retired Bombay high courtjusticeAmbadasJoshias new Goa Lokayukta.
The High Court had directed the state to appoint a new anti-Corruption ombudsman by December 2020. Advocate Aires Rodrigues had approached the court seeking a direction to the government to appoint a Lokayukta.
The term of the previous Lokayukta PK Misra ended on September17, 2020. Misra also held the position of chairman of GHRC before being appointed as the Lokayukta.
The amendments have omitted provisions enabling complaints against public functionaries on allegations of Nepotism, lack of Integrity, mal-administration and improper or corrupt motive.