The seven-member Lokpal headed by Justice A M Khanwilkar has invited bids to buy seven BMW 3 Series 330Li cars worth Rs.70 lakh each, sparking criticism as the tender mandates delivery within 30 days with no extension allowed.
The Supreme Court requested responses from the Central government, as well as the states of Punjab and Haryana, regarding a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) aimed at establishing policy guidelines. This PIL seeks to address issues related to policy formulation and implementation within the respective regions. The court’s action underscores a growing focus on governance and regulatory frameworks at a regional level.