Lokayukta, Odisha presented Third Annual Report for the year, 2021 to the Hon’ble Governor of Odisha

Odisha, 21/04 (Pratyusha Bureau):

On 19.04.2022, the Chairperson and Members of Lokayukta, Odisha
met the Hon’ble Governor of Odisha and presented the Third Annual
Report for the year, 2021. During discussion, the Chairperson of Lokayukta,
Shri Justice Ajit Singh apprised that despite the pandemic, altogether 884
number of cases were disposed of during the year, 2021. He also drew the
attention of the Hon’ble Governor, Odisha about the existing form of
making Complaint as provided in Odisha Lokayukta (Procedure of filing of
Complaint) Rules, 2020 which is too cumbersome and deterrent for people.
To rectify this issue, the Lokayukta have recommended the State
Government to substitute the same with a more simpler one, so that people
will be encouraged to appeal to the Lokayukta against corruption.
At the time of presentation of the Annual Report, Shri Justice Bijay
Kumar Nayak, Member (Judicial), Dr. Debabrata Swain and Dr. Rajendra
Prasad Sharma, Members of the Lokayukta, Secretary, Director of Inquiry
and Director of Prosecution were present.