Srinagar, Oct 28: CPI (M) MLA from Kulgam, Muhammad Yusuf Tarigami, on Tuesday, moved the Jammu and Kashmir Lokayukta (Anti-Corruption) Bill, 2025, in the Legislative Assembly but the government said that the proposal was not feasible under the Union Territory status of J&K.

The Bill seeks to establish an independent body to deal with complaints of corruption against public functionaries, including legislators.

As per the Bill, the Lokayukta would function as an independent authority to inquire into allegations of corruption and maladministration, promote transparency, and redress citizens’ grievances.

It aims to replace the J&K Accountability Commission Act, 2002, which was repealed following the reorganisation of the erstwhile State in 2019.

The proposed institution would have powers

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