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Lokayukta police arrest two KIADB engineers under PC Act

Lokayukta officials arrested two KIADB officials for accepting a bribe of ₹1.2 lakh from a businessman to sanction the construction of a factory. Complaint by Narayana Swamy of Halaguru village led to the arrest of Naveen Thotaganti AEE and G.H. Mallapur AE under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

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Karnataka: Opposition slams Cabinet decision on withdrawing consent given to CBI to probe D.K. Shivakumar

A day after the State government decided to withdraw consent given to the CBI to investigate the alleged disproportionate assets cases against Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, the combined Opposition has slammed the decision.

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Bescom Chief General Manager arrested under PC act

BengaluruLokayukta officials arrested Bescom Chief General Manager of Operations (Electrical) Nagaraj M.L. and his driver while allegedly accepting bribe from contractor. Nagaraj had demanded ₹7.5 lakh for official favour. Officials trapped driver red-handed while accepting bribe. Duo booked under Prevention of Corruption Act. Search operations conducted at office & residence…

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Upalokayukta inspects food quality at Bala Mandir in Yadgir

Upalokayukta K.N. Phaneendra paid surprise visit to Yadgir's District Bala Mandir, inspecting facilities provided to students. He checked quality of food and other amenities, asked officials to ensure quality food and cleanliness, advised them to create good atmosphere for education and provide study books for competitive exams. He also suggested…

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Uplokayukta advises government officials to attend to public grievances on time

Government officers should act legally and timely on problems being faced by the public, Justice K.N. Phaneendra, Uplokayukta has said. He was speaking after inaugurating a programme of accepting public grievances in Yadgir on Saturday.

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Lokayukta cannot refuse to entertain corruption complaints against Ministers by misapplying exceptions, says Madras High Court

Madras HC holds Lokayukta must entertain complaints of corruption against Ministers, public servants; must ascertain if allegations prima facie disclose any act of corruption; Lokayukta must order inquiry if allegations don't fall within exceptions under Sec.13(1). #Lokayukta #MadrasHC #Corruption

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Lokayukta police raids 17 officials in Karnataka

In a major crackdown, the Lokayukta offcials on Monday raided the offices and residential premises of 17 government officials across the State.

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Lokayukta sleuths conduct raids at multiple locations in Kalyana Karnataka

The Lokayukta police, on Monday, conducted surprise raids at multiple premises belonging to public servants across Kalyana Karnataka region.

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Lokayukta sleuths raid 70 locations across Karnataka related to Disproportionate Assets cases

In one of the major crackdowns on government servants, Lokayukta sleuths on Monday, October 30, registered 17 Disproportionate Assets cases against government servants and searched 70 locations across Karnataka, including five in Bengaluru.

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HC quashes Lokayukta’s 2021 order

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Belgavi DDPI caught by Lokayukta police while taking bribe

The Deputy Director of Public Instruction of Belagavi was caught by Lokayukta officials while he was taking a bribe for renewal of the permission of a school on Friday.

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MLA pays surprise visit to Sub-Registrar office in Ballari

Ballari MLA Nara Bharath Reddy inspected Sub-Registrar office to address bribery complaints. He found middlemen were diverting bribes to officials. He warned staff against malpractice and promised to file complaint with Lokayukta if irregularities found. He reiterated commitment to making Ballari corruption-free and held department head responsible for any bribe…

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Lokayukta traps Bescom AEE

BengaluruLokayukta officials arrested Assistant Executive Engineer, BESCOM, Yogesh for accepting a bribe of ₹1.5 lakh. He was working in the vigilance department in Indiranagar and had demanded the bribe to drop charges against an accused. Officials trapped him red-handed and arrested him.

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Are corruption cases driven by political rivalries?

In the wake of the arrest of TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu, ADR chairman Trilochan Sastry and senior advocate Sanjay Hegde discuss, in a The Hindu Parley conversation, whether corruption cases against politicians driven by political rivalries?

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Constable caught accepting bribe

Lokayukta officials caught a police constable, Girish R.N., red-handed while accepting a bribe of ₹30,000 in Malur. He had demanded the bribe to release a four-wheeler seized in relation to a case. He has been booked under the Prevention of Corruption act and taken into custody.

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‘People’s lives can see meaningful transformation if Executive and Judiciary work hand in hand’

Upalokayukta K.N. Phaneendra stresses importance of better coordination between Executive and Judiciary for better governance. He believes that if both wings work together, people's lives can be transformed. He encourages officials to move out of their comfort zone and sensitise people about their rights and duties. District Legal Services Authority…

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Former Mayor decides to write to Lokayukta against Food Safety officer

Former Mayor Sharanu Modi to write to Lokayukta for investigation into alleged biased conduct of District Officer of Food Safety & Standards Authority of India in Kalaburagi. Officer accused of targeting only Sanjeevini reverse osmosis plant & demanding ₹50,000 during raid. The former Mayor to lodge complaint with district in-charge…

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Siddaramaiah recommends professor with pending corruption complaint in Lokayukta to be appointed as KPSC member

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has recommended the name of H.S. Bhojya Naik, a professor with Kuvempu University, to be appointed as a member of the Karnataka Public Service Commission

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Slugfest over contractors’ pending bills between Shivakumar and Ashwath Narayan

DK Shivakumar and CN Ashwath Narayan in political slugfest over allegations of corruption. Shivakumar to show evidence in two days. Narayan demands his sacking and wants case to be handed to Lokayukta. Shivakumar says will investigate to help genuine contractors. Narayan alleges 15% commission for projects in Karnataka. Verbal duels…

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Former Karnataka minister Ashwath Narayan speaks of ‘DKS tax’

BJP to seek Governor's action against DK Shivakumar over corruption charges. C.N. Ashwath Narayan says DK is Bengaluru destruction Minister, not Development Minister. He accuses Karnataka govt of being an ATM for Congress, citing Basavaraj Rayaraddi's statement that it is the most corrupt State. Will seek Lokayukta inquiry & awareness…

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Kavadigara Hatti: With two more deaths, toll goes up to five

With two more deaths, the toll in the alleged drinking water contamination case at Kavadigara Hatti in Chitradurga has gone up to five.

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Lokayukta takes suo-motu cognisance of deaths at Kavadigara Hatti

Karnataka Lokayukta has taken suo-motu cognisance of deaths due to contaminated water in Kavadigara Hatti, Chitradurga. Notices issued to seven officials, including Secretary of Urban Development Dept. and Director of Municipal Administration. Right to access drinking water is a fundamental right to life under Article 21. Prima-facie, negligence of concerned…

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