Goa Faces Stagnation as Lokayukta Post Remains Vacant
The Goa Lokayukta post has been vacant since December, leaving 16 corruption cases pending. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant informed the legislative assembly that administrative tasks continue, but active case hearings are stalled. The government is consulting for an appointment, with no changes to existing legal provisions planned.
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The position of Goa Lokayukta has remained unoccupied since December, resulting in a backlog of 16 unresolved corruption cases, as revealed by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to the legislative assembly.
Without a presiding Lokayukta, the anti-corruption body is confined to performing only administrative functions, leaving active hearings and proceedings in limbo.
Sawant mentioned ongoing consultations for appointing a new Lokayukta, although amendments to the Goa Lokayukta Act, such as those involving time-bound appointments, are not currently being considered necessary.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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