Bangalore:The Karnataka High Court on Friday adjourned hearing on two petitions challenging the appointment of Chandrashekaraiah as Upa-Lokayukta to February 27.
A division bench headed by Justice N Kumar adjourned the hearing after Advocate General S Vijay Shankar sought time to file objections to the petitions.
Earlier, when the court sought to know the government's stand, the AG submitted that Chandrashekaraiah had already taken charge and the matter required hearing.
Petitioners M Anand and Janagere Krishna, both advocates, have contended that the appointment of Upa-lokayukta was "illegal and ultra vires" as the Chief Justice of the high
court had not been consulted (before the appointment) as required under section 3 sub clause 2 of the Lokayukta Act.
PTI
First Published: Friday, February 17, 2012, 16:45