Delhi Lokayukta plays mediator's role

December 29, 2011 22:19

Even has state Lokayuktas come into focus following the opposition over their inclusion in the Lokpal Bill currently being voted in the Rajya Sabha, here's a heart-warming tale: Delhi Lokayukta Justice Manmohan Sarin has played the role of a mediator in resolving a dispute between two parties over the use of a community centre in South Delhi's South Extension area.

In a complaint filed by one Tarsem Chaudhary against councillor of South Extension Savita Gupta for declining permission to use a community centre for marriage of his niece, Lokayukta framed rules for allowing the facility for weddings which was accepted by local authorities as well as aggrieved parties.

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