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Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Help make B'gavi graft-free: Lokayukta
Belagavi: Lokayukta Justice BS Patil called upon govt officials to work honestly to help make Belagavi district corruption-free. He spoke on Wednesday, while chairing a progress review meeting on the disposal of Lokayukta cases in various departments. "The govt has formulated many schemes for the welfare of the common people and provided ample funds for them. It is the duty of officials to ensure that these govt schemes and funds reach the deserving people in a proper manner," he said. He added that if any official or staff member is found to be involved in corruption, strict action will be taken against them, without any leniency. The Lokayukta said that every official is assigned some specific tasks. Even with a supervisory system in place, govt work is not proceeding smoothly. If a person has to visit the same office repeatedly for the same task, it means that the work is not being done efficiently. A govt official becomes a true public servant only when they work honestly and according to the law. Lokayukta Patil asked the public servants to be aware of the Lokayukta Act.
New Indian Express
25-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Lokayukta vigilance wing set up to fight internal corruption
BENGALURU: With no positive response from the state government on the constitution of the vigilance wing at the Lokayukta, the anti-corruption watchdog has gone ahead with setting up a division to fight corruption and maladministration within its own institution. To set up the vigilance wing, Lokayukta Justice BS Patil had requested the state government to create 24 posts, including a sitting District Judge to lead the wing along with one SP, one DySP, two inspectors and others. 'Apart from that, we had also written to the government to sanction 339 posts last October for the entire Lokayukta. Awaiting the government's response, we have constituted the vigilance wing to be headed by the Registrar,' said Justice Patil. The institution is handling nearly 25,000 cases, both under the Karnataka Lokayukta Act and the Prevention of Corruption Act. As against 1,929 sanctioned strength, its working strength is 1,309.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Karnataka Lokayukta tells cops to leave if they can't work with honesty, integrity
Bengaluru: Taking note of a recent case where a dismissed constable was found extorting money from corrupt officials by using the name of an IPS officer, Lokayukta Justice BS Patil told police officers of the anti-corruption agency to leave if they don't want to work with honesty, integrity, and commitment. Speaking to TOI, Patil confirmed he had a meeting with senior officials of the police wing of the institution. He said a few people are spoiling the reputation of the institution. "We, as an institution, raided many corrupt officials and unearthed maladministration. As of today, 25,000 cases have been registered under the Karnataka Lokayukta Act," he said. "Outside criminals encouraged by insiders (officials) create a mess. So, I have been curt with them... I asked them to leave the institute if they are not committed to their work," Patil said. "I warned them of leaving all my work and investigating them if any such allegations come to my notice," he added. "Based on the outcome of the investigation into the recent (extortion) case, I have instructed police to issue notices to all those involved and take necessary action. I have instructed police investigating the case to take the assistance of all experts and find out the black sheep. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Since the investigation is ongoing, I don't want to comment much on it," Patil said. Sought vigilance wing "I have proposed the govt to increase the postings and sanction a vigilance wing headed by a district judge as registrar. The vigilance registrar will investigate the allegations and give me feedback to take necessary action. Similarly, a proposal is made to have a registrar judicial headed by a district judge." Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
India Today
26-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Karnataka government to file defamation case against BJP over ‘false' ads
The Karnataka government has announced it will file a defamation case against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its leaders in the state for allegedly spreading false and defamatory content through a media advertisement accusing the state administration of corruption and poor an official notification dated May 25, the Congress-led government said it would approach the 42nd Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court in Bengaluru, citing what it calls 'false, distorted and misleading' claims published by the BJP in both print and electronic media. The campaign titled 'Charge List on the Failure of the State Government for 2 Years' accused the Congress government of large-scale scams and misgovernance since taking office in 2023. A copy of the Karnataka government notification regarding the defamation case against the BJP. advertisementGovernment officials said the legal action aims to curb the spread of misinformation and hold the opposition accountable. The Secretary of the CAS Department has been authorised to file the complaint, and two government prosecutors — BS Patil and Shailaja Nayak — have been appointed to represent the state. Coordination across departments will be overseen by Deputy Secretary in the Home Department (Law and Order) Kumta Prakash, who has been tasked with gathering all relevant documentation and evidence for the HITS BACK, CITES 'EMERGENCY-LIKE TACTICS' Reacting strongly to the announcement, Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra accused the Congress of invoking Emergency-like situation in the state and in misusing state machinery to silence criticism. In a post on social media platform X, Vijayendra compared the move to the Emergency era, claiming the Congress was 'reviving the spirit of 1975' by suppressing press freedom, targeting the opposition, and undermining democratic Congress government is scared of a mere advertisement,' he wrote. 'This act reflects cowardice and perfectly fits the saying, 'a pumpkin thief touches his shoulder when accused.''Vijayendra also pointed to the recent suspension of 18 opposition MLAs from the Assembly as an example of what he called the government's 'autocratic behaviour.' He alleged the Congress was using the police to intimidate BJP leaders and accused the administration of failing to deliver on development while engaging in further slammed the Congress's two-year anniversary event, Sadhana Samavesha, held in Hosapete, calling it a 'lavish, wasteful' propaganda exercise meant to distract the public from the government's the lawsuit a threat to press freedom and a 'revenge move' against dissenting voices, Vijayendra urged citizens, the media, and opposition parties to 'resist what he called a second Emergency.' He said, 'The power to reverse it lies with democracy, the people of Karnataka, and the media.''A second chapter of Emergency has begun in Karnataka, and the power to reverse it lies with democracy, the people of Karnataka, the opposition parties, and the media,' he said in the post and stated that the Congress-led government in the state 'will soon have to face this truth.'
