Madan B Lokur Appointed Chairman of Telangana Inquiry Commission

Justice Madan B Lokur has been appointed as the new chairman of the Commission of Inquiry in Telangana to investigate alleged irregularities in power purchase agreements made during the previous BRS government. His appointment follows the resignation of Justice L Narasimha Reddy, who stepped down after the Supreme Court criticized his media comments related to the inquiry. The commission, originally formed by the Revanth Reddy government, aims to scrutinize the controversial decisions regarding electricity procurement. Justice Lokur, a former Supreme Court judge with a strong background in judicial reforms, has been tasked with ensuring transparency and accountability in the investigation. The Supreme Court upheld the commission's existence, dismissing KCR's plea to dissolve it. Lokur's legal career includes significant roles as Chief Justice of multiple High Courts and a focus on improving judicial processes.