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HC seeks status report from govt on delay in appointing Lokayukta By Navhind Times - 2025-09-25 0 3 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp

NT Reporter

Panaji

The High Court of Bombay at Goa on Wednesday

directed the state government to submit a status report on steps taken to appoint a Lokayukta at the next hearing.

The post has been vacant since December 2024.

The petition, filed by Trinamool Congress national spokesperson Trajano D’Mello, challenges the non-appointment of a Lokayukta and the delay in dispensing justice.

The state government informed the court that efforts were under way but said identifying a suitable candidate was taking time.

The hearing has been adjourned to October 13.

The petition states that with the post lying va

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