Longleng, 31 May (MTNews): A one-day awareness program on the functioning of the Nagaland Lokayukta was held in collaboration with the District Administration Longleng at the DPDB hall in Longleng on 30 May 2024.
Lokayukta Nagaland, Banuo Z Jamir, speaking at the program, called upon the gathering to always do the right thing. She added that they are the ones who have the authority in whichever assignments they have been entrusted with. Jamir stated that the fight against corruption requires a concerted effort by everyone. She hoped that through the awareness program, the citizens would be better informed about what each one of them can contribute towards this fight.
Deputy Commissioner Longleng, Dharam Raj, IAS, in his address, acknowledged the Lokayukta and her team for their effort to make the people of Nagaland aware of the provisions of the Nagaland Lokayukta Act, 2017; the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988; and the Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2024.
Upa Lokayukta, Mayang Lima, highlighted the Nagaland Lokayukta Act 2017, while Upa Lokayukta, Khanrinla Koza, shared the salient aspects of the various laws that govern the Nagaland Lokayukta, the Structure and Prevention of Corruption Act 1988, Attachment of Property, and the Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2024.