Haryana lokayukta has recommended 1,300 corruption and other cases to the State Government for further action after thoroughly examining them during the last two years. The lokayukta received 2,300 complaints during this period.
Addressing the district officers, representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions, Voluntary Organisations and Autonomous Bodies at Panchayat Bhawan in Sirsa, Haryana lokayukta Justice (Retd) Pritam Pal said that at present he has over 1,000 pending complaints and these would also be disposed of within time. The meeting was organised to sensitise them about the rules and jurisdiction of Haryana lokayukta Act, 2002. He said that all the complaints received by it are dealt within one year.
The State Government has taken action on all lokayukta recommendations made on the complaints related to corruption and other cases. Justice Pritam Pal said that he had also sent recommendations to make lokayukta more powerful for the convenience of the people. He said that with the constitution of Central Model of lokayukta, all rules under the Act would be applicable in the State, which is a commendable step of the Government.