I don't think he has a choice. There are several concerning exposes on corruption already. The CAG report was scathing about the ill management of loans. A Lokayukta in itself is not a problem, but if you have issues which are too large to PR away or have no sane defense?
On Tue, Apr 2, 2013 at 8:31 PM, <devinder.thakur@btopenworld.com> wrote:
I think Narendra Modi will live to regret the day he passes his proposed Lokayukata bill. This was one opportunity for him to show his credentials for honesty and fairness. He has not only lost a golden opportunity but he will virtually destroy his party's anti-corruption campaign. DevinderFrom: Sainik Sangh <gs@sainiksangh.org>
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Subject: [IAC#RG] Why is NaMO scared of an independent Lokayukta ?Narendra Modi govt gets bill that dilutes powers of Lokayukta passed
Edited by Abhinav Bhatt | Updated: April 02, 2013 18:54 ISTThe Gujarat Assembly today passed a bill introduced by the Narendra Modi government that attempts to overhaul the process of appointing the Lokayukta, virtually giving the full control to the state. As the government pushed through the bill, the opposition, Congress, staged a walkout.
According to the bill, the Lokayukta will have to seek the government's permission before acting on a complaint. Also, the Lokayukta's report will not be binding on the state government.
If a complaint is found to be frivolous, the complainant will have to deposit Rs. 2000 to Rs. 25,000 as fine and may serve six months in jail, according to the bill.
It also says that the selection panel for the Lokayukta would include the chief minister, the assembly speaker, a minister and the leader of the opposition; thus, eliminating the role of the Governor and Chief justice of the Gujarat High Court from the appointment process.
Arjun Modhwadia, president of the Gujarat Congress says, "The government wants to create a model, which aims at promoting corruption. It doesn't want any interference from the Supreme Court or High Court."
Mr Modi has been at loggerheads with Gujarat Governor Kamala Beniwal over the appointment of Justice RA Mehta as the Gujarat Lokayuta in August 2011. Mr Modi's government had challenged Justice Mehta's appointment in the Gujarat High Court, terming it illegal and accusing the Governor of not consulting the government.
In January 2012, the Gujarat High Court upheld the Lokayukta's appointment and slammed Mr Modi, saying, "The Chief Minister acted under a false impression that he could turn down the superiority and primacy of the opinion of the Chief Justice, which was binding. The spiteful and challenging action demonstrates the false sense of invincibility."
Mr Modi's government had challenged the order in the Supreme Court, which too upheld the verdict, saying Justice Mehta's appointment was legal.Post: "indiaresists@lists.riseup.net"WWW : http://indiaagainstcorruption.net.in/
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