The Goa Legislative Assembly on 5 October 2011 unanimously passed Goa Lokayukta Bill 2011. The bill is a modified version of Goa Lakayukta Bill 2003. It was reintroduced in the state assembly after the said clauses were amended. The bill had been sent back to the state legislature by the centre sans Presidential assent because of a couple of legal infirmities.
The bill empowers the ombudsman to even investigate the Chief Minister. The bill states that Lokayukta’s term would be for three years and he would be appointed by the Governor on the advice of Chief Minister in consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court and the leader of opposition.
The bill further states that Lokayukta or Upa-Lokayukta, shall not be removed from his office except by an order of Governor passed after an address by the State Legislative Assembly supported by majority of the House.
Moreover, the Lokayukta can investigate the complaint suo moto or on complaint made to him. The Bill mentions that after preliminary inquiry, if Lokayukta finds that there are reasonable grounds for detailed investigation, he should forward the complaint to the government and the concerned authority.
Congress legislator Agnelo Fernandes tabled the Bill, which was passed after a brief discussion.
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