Governor S. Abdul Nazeer has appointed T. Mallikarjuna Rao, former Judge of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, as Lokayukta for the State, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3(1) of the AP Lokayukta Act, 1983, as amended by the AP Lokayukta (Amendment) Act of 2024, on the basis of the recommendation of the selection committee. As per G.O. MS No.157 issued by Chief Secretary G. Sai Prasad, Justice (Retd.) Mallikarjuna Rao’s term is for five years from the date of appointment under Section 5 of the said Act.

Published - August 19, 2026 08:09 pm IST