The present Loayukta ‘s corrupt practices have been exposed.
Funny he was the first person to declare his assets on assuming office!
His option is to resign and he has to face criminal action.
I had indicated in my earlier blogs the dangers of making the Lokpal a Single most powerful mechanism with out checks and balances.
My fears have come true on Lokpal,first the controversy in appointing the Lokpal in Gujarat and now this.
Serious attention has to be paid in passing the Lokpal Bill.
Otherwise the Remedy will be Worse than the Cure.
Please read my blog on ‘Lokpal Bill-pros and Cons’
‘The details of the dubious manner in which Justice Shivaraj Patil and his wife acquired plots raise serious questions whether he is worthy to hold the high office of the Lokayukta. The allotment of a 4,012 sqft plot by Vyalikaval HBCS to the Lokayukta’s wife in violation of the seniority rule, and the mode of payment in the sale deed, need to be probed by the income tax department and other relevant authorities.
As Justice Patil has been appointed Lokayukta by the BJP state government, it will be naive to expect his investigation into the land scams involving the Yeddyurappa family (and other cases against BJP politicians) will be impartial and fair.
Some of the clarifications provided by Patil are evasive and far from specific. Justice Patil may claim his conscience is clear.
But, what about the morality of his actions? His wife’s offer to surrender her plot will partly undo the wrong. Justice Patil has a lot to explain to set the record straight. And till that happens Bangalore Mirror may please continue to follow up the expose. In the meantime, is there some food for thought for the civil society and a case for Governor H R Bhardwaj’s attention?’