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To whom must the Lokayukta of Uttar Pradesh address a written resignation under the Uttar Pradesh…

Under section 5(1) of the Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta and Up-Lokayuktas Act, 1975, the Lokayukta may resign by a signed writing addressed to the Governor. The 2024 amendment…

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To whom must the Lokayukta of Uttar Pradesh address a written resignation under the Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta and Up-Lokayuktas Act, 1975?

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Under section 5(1) of the Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta and Up-Lokayuktas Act, 1975, the Lokayukta may resign by a signed writing addressed to the Governor. The 2024 amendment retained that addressee.

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Option A

Section 5(1) designates the Governor as recipient.

Option B

The resignation is addressed to the Governor of Uttar Pradesh.

Option C

Any role of the Chief Justice in the appointment process is distinct from receipt of a resignation.

Option D

The statute does not designate the Speaker as the addressee.

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