Former High Court judge Mallikarjuna Rao appointed AP Lokayukta
Governor S. Abdul Nazeer has appointed retired Andhra Pradesh High Court judge T. Mallikarjuna Rao as the state's Lokayukta. The appointment follows the recent amendments to the AP Lokayukta Act and is set for a five-year term.
Why it matters
The Lokayukta is a critical anti-corruption ombudsman, and this appointment is a significant administrative development for the state's legal oversight.
Governor S. Abdul Nazeer has appointed T. Mallikarjuna Rao, former Judge of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, as Lokayukta for the State, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3(1) of the AP Lokayukta Act, 1983, as amended by the AP Lokayukta (Amendment) Act of 2024, on the basis of the recommendation of the selection committee. As per G.O. MS No.157 issued by Chief Secretary G. Sai Prasad, Justice (Retd.)
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