Jurisdictional Limits of the Lokayukta: Recommendatory Powers Versus Appellate Intervention

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Case
RAJENDRA S/O BHAGIRATH BANSILE AND 4 OTHERS v. THE UP LOK-AYUKTA MAHARASHTRA STATE AND ANOTHER (Bombay High Court, 07-09-2026)
Law
Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, Maharashtra Lokayukta an Up-Lokayuktas Act.

Highlights of the Judgment:

  • Detailed examination of the limitation period under Section 8(5) of the Maharashtra Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas Act, 1971.
  • Statutory interpretation distinguishing between an allegation and a grievance regarding public servants.
  • Analysis of the recommendatory nature of the Lokayukta jurisdiction versus appellate powers.
  • Precedent application prohibiting the Lokayukta from issuing positive directions or overriding special statutes.
  • Evaluation of revenue record mutation entries and statutory remedies under land revenue laws.