First Lokayukta of Nagaland

LOKAYUKT OF NAGALAND

Question: Who took oath as first Lokayukta of Nagaland?
(a) Justice Uma Nath Singh
(b)Ranjan Gogoi
(C)Justice Madan B Lokur
(d)Justice Markandey Katju
Answer: (a)
Related facts:

  • The first Lokayukta of Nagaland, Justice Uma Nath Singh, took the oath of office on 22nd February, 2019.
  • Nagaland Governor PB Acharya administered the oath of office to him at a function held at Raj Bhavan.
  • Justice Uma Nath Singh was a former Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court.
  • He will hold the office for a term of five years or till he attains the age of 70 years whichever is earlier.

By Achyutanand Pandey

Links:
http://newsonair.nic.in/News?title=Justice-Uma-Nath-Singh-takes-oath-as-First-Lokayukta-of-Nagaland&id=360145
http://www.allahabadhighcourt.in/service/judgeDetail.jsp?id=155
https://nenow.in/north-east-news/first-lokayukta-of-nagaland-sworn-in-governor-administers-oath-of-office.html