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Justice P Lakshmana Reddy
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Nagendra Singh
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Virendra Singh
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Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose
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Detailed explanation-1: -Virendra Singh (Lokayukta) was appointed lokayukta of Uttar Pradesh on 16 December 2015 by Supreme Court of India He is first Lokayukta of India who is appointed by Supreme Court of India.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Lokayukta is appointed by the Governor of the State, through nomination by its Chief Minister (in consensus with Chief justice of the State High Court, Leaders of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and Chairman of the Legislative Council).
Detailed explanation-3: -About Lokpal The Act came into force on 16th January, 2014 and has been amended once in 2016 since its notification. Vide notification dated 26th May 2022, Shri Justice Pradip Kumar Mohanty, Member (Judicial) has been authorised to act as the Chairperson, Lokpal with effect from 28th May,2022.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Governor appoints the Lokayukta and Upalokayukta. The members of the Lokpal (Lokayuktas) shall be appointed by the President (Governor) on the basis of the recommendations of the Selection Committee.