US EditionMaharashtra Set to Implement New Lokyaukta Act with Strict Anti-Corruption Provisions Even as Activist Anna Hazare Warns of Strike
The amendment clarifies jurisdiction, includes state-appointed IAS officers under Maharashtra Lokayukta, and updates statutes to avoid overlap with Lokpal, officials said.
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Maharashtra Set to Implement New Lokayukta Act After Centre-directed Amendments
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. After a delay of nearly two years, Maharashtra is finally set to implement its new Lokayukta Act, following the State Legislature's approval of amendments suggested by the Central Government. The move comes in response to consistent demands from veteran social activist Anna Hazare, who had announced an indefinite fast from 31 January 2026 if the Act was not brought into force. India News | Ma…
Maharashtra set to implement new Lokyaukta act with strict anti-corruption provisions even as activist Anna Hazare warns of strike
On Thursday the 'Maharashtra Lokayukta Amendment Bill 2025', along with fresh recommendations was passed in the Vidhan Parishad during the session in Nagpur. CM Devendra Fardnavis announced.
Maharashtra: Amendments to Lokayukta Act bring IAS officers under its purview
Nagpur, Dec 12 (PTI) The Maharashtra legislative assembly has approved amendments to the Lokayukta Act that will, for the first time, bring Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers and several state-appointed officials under the purview of the anti-corruption watchdog.The amendment bill, which was passed on Thursday evening, expands the scope of the Maharashtra Lokayukta Act, 2023, and removes ambiguities flagged earlier by the President’s o…
Maharashtra set to implement new Lokayukta Act after Centre-directed amendments
Nagpur (Maharashtra) : After a delay of nearly two years, Maharashtra is finally set to implement its new Lokayukta Act, following the State Legislature’s approval of amendments suggested by the Central Government. The move comes in response to consistent demands from veteran social activist Anna Hazare, who had announced an indefinite fast from 31 January 2026 if the Act was not brought into force. The original Lokayukta Bill was passed by the …
The implementation of the Lokayukta Act in Maharashtra has been delayed for two years. This law will help curb corruption in the state. Social activist Anna Hazare has led a long campaign to promote it.
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