Preparation for Lokayukta in Uttarakhand, panel of names discussed in selection committee meeting

The process of appointing Lokayukta has started in Uttarakhand. Following the instructions of Nainital High Court, a committee has been constituted for the selection of Lokayukta under the chairmanship of CM Dhami. The first meeting of the selection committee constituted under the chairmanship of CM Dhami was concluded on Friday. Leader of Opposition Yashpal Arya, Assembly Speaker Ritu Khanduri and representative member of Nainital High Court Chief Justice Manoj Kumar attended the first meeting of the selection committee. The panel of names for appointment of jurist was discussed in the selection committee meeting.

Selection committee member Yashpal Arya said that a meeting of the selection committee was held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami regarding the appointment of Lokayukta. One more member is to be appointed in the selection committee, who will be a legal expert or jurist. He said that it would be better if this appointment is made from the Judiciary. This topic has been discussed in the selection committee. In such a situation, when a legal expert is appointed in the selection committee, then the selection committee will start its work.

Yashpal Arya said that its meetings should be held as soon as possible so that the Lokayukta can be appointed as per the instructions given by the Nainital High Court to appoint the Lokayukta within three months. The Leader of Opposition also said that it all depends on the intentions and intentions of the government. If the intention and intention of the government is right, then Lokayukta will be appointed within three months. He said that the issue of appointment of Lokayukta, which was in limbo for many years, will be resolved after the appointment.