High Court of Karnataka Upholds Lokayukta's Power to Initiate Disciplinary Proceedings Without Prior Sanction — Compulsory Retirement Punishment Restored. The Karnataka Lokayukta Act, 1984, Section 12(3) confers independent power on the Lokayukta to initiate disciplinary proceedings against a public servant without prior government sanction, and the Administrative Tribunal erred in setting aside the punishment of compulsory retirement imposed on a Gram Panchayat Secretary for misconduct.
3 Sep 2024The Karnataka Lokayukta filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India before the High Court of Karnataka, Dharwad Benc...





