New Lokayukta of Delhi - Reva Khetrapal Takes Oath

As New Delhi Lokayukta Former Delhi High Court Judge Reva Khetrapal took oath. She has replace Governor Najeeb Jung administered the oath to office at a function held at Raj Niwas.

Reva Khetrapal
  • She will become the fourth Lokayukta of Delhi and according to Delhi Lokayukta and Uplokayukta Act, 1995 she will serve for five years terms.
  • Delhi Lt Governor Najeeb Jung has suggested her name for post of head of anti-corruption ombudsman to President Pranab Mukherjee, and President Pranab Mukherjee has appointed her.

Background

  • Depending on Presidential approval priority a four-member panel chosen Justice Khetrapal as head of anti-corruption ombudsman unanimously.
  • The four member panel included Lt Governor Najeeb Jung, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Chief Justice of Delhi High Court G Rohini and Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly Vijender Gupta.

About Reva Khetrapal

  • From 1975 to 1991 she had practiced in the Delhi High Court and Supreme Court.
  • She was appointed session՚s judge and additional district in 1991.
  • In 199a she was posted as special judge (narcotics) .
  • She was also appointed secretary, Press Council of India (PCI) in 1999.
  • She was preeminent to the HC in 2006 and she retired in September 2014.

Examrace Team at Aug 21, 2021