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HC seeks response from govt on Lokayukta appointments

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September 12, 2025

THE Orissa High Court on Thursday took cognisance of a PIL filed by lawyer Prabir Kumar Das, highlighting a complete defunct state of the Odisha Lokayukta since August 8, 2024, due to vacancies in key positions including that of the chairperson and members.

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The division bench of Chief Justice Harish Tandon and Justice MS Raman, taking serious note of the inaction, directed the state government to file an affidavit within two weeks detailing the steps taken so far towards making the appointments. The petitioner has been granted one additional week thereafter to file a rejoinder, if necessary. The matter has been posted for further hearing after three weeks.

The PIL sought urgent intervention for filling up the vacant posts in accordance with Section 4 of the Odisha Lokayukta Act, 2014.

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