The Lokayukta bench listed February 12 for the submission of the vigilance report
BHUBANESWAR: The state Lokayukta on Friday asked the directorate of vigilance to conduct a preliminary inquiry into the allegations of corruption against Gopalpur MLA, Pradeep Panigrahy, and submit a report within two months.
The Lokayukta bench, comprising chairperson Justice Ajit Singh and members Debabrata Swain and RP Sharma, listed February 12 for the submission of the vigilance report. “Serious allegation of corruption is made against Panigrahy. The complaint is based on a secret verification of the vigilance cell. It is also supported by a number of documents,” the Lokayutka said in its order. Prima facie, the complaint is that Panigrahy has amassed assets disproportionate to his known sources of income by resorting to corrupt practice, it added.