Lokayukta to conduct proceedings via video conferencing

The Lokayukta in Haryana will now adopt video-conferencing (VC) facilities for its proceedings. This directive comes as part of a broader state government initiative aimed at leveraging audio-visual electronic means for all official interactions, aligning with new central criminal laws and Supreme Court guidelines.

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A letter in this regard has been issued by Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi to all administrative secretaries, heads of departments, board/corporation managing directors, divisional commissioners, deputy commissioners, sub-divisional officers and the Registrar of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, emphasising strict compliance with these new instructions.