Kothari appointed as new Rajasthan Lokayukta

Former judge of the Rajasthan High Court Justice Sajjan Singh Kothari has been appointed as the new Lokayukta of Rajasthan, an official said on Sunday.

Jaipur: Former judge of the Rajasthan High Court Justice Sajjan Singh Kothari has been appointed as the new Lokayukta of Rajasthan, an official said on Sunday.

Governor Margaret Alva will administer him the oath of office tomorrow, he said.

The post had been lying vacant since May last year after the retirement of G L Gupta.

Kothari`s selection was made by a panel that included the Chief Minister, Leader of Opposition and the Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court.

PTI

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