Lokayukta orders probe into allegations against K K Shailaja
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Thiruvananthapuram: Lokayukta Thursday ordered a probe into the allegations of nepotism and misuse of power in the selection of member to Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights.
Lokayukta passed the order in a petition filed Ramesh Chennithala, officials at the Opposition leader's office said.
Lokayukta has also directed Health and Social Welfare Minister K K Shailaja to submit all files before September 14.
The opposition Congress-led UDF members have been protesting in Assembly demanding resignation of Shylaja for alleged 'nepotism and misuse of power'.
The Opposition’s allegation is that the Minister had misused power to select one of the partymen in the Kerala State Commission For Protection Of Child Rights and 'messed up' admission process in self-financing medical colleges in the state for the current academic year.