Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Retired Justice Mallikarjuna Rao Sworn In As Andhra Pradesh Lokayukta
Justice Mallikarjuna Rao is Andhra Pradesh’s new Lokayukta.
A Lokayukta examines complaints about possible wrongdoing in public administration.
Governor S. Abdul Nazeer gave him the oath of office in Amaravati.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and ministers attended the ceremony.
Rao replaces Justice P. Lakshmana Reddy, who was the state’s first Lokayukta.
A committee led by the Chief Minister selected him, and the Governor approved the choice.
He will serve for five years.
His appointment is expected to help the Lokayukta hear and finish cases.
Justice Tallapragada Mallikarjuna Rao was sworn in as Andhra Pradesh Lokayukta on Tuesday.
Governor S. Abdul Nazeer administered the oath at Lok Bhavan in Amaravati.
Rao succeeds Justice P. Lakshmana Reddy, the state’s first Lokayukta, and becomes its second Chairperson.
A Chief Minister-led selection committee chose Rao, whose appointment was approved by the Governor.
Rao will serve five years, with the appointment expected to support the hearing and disposal of pending cases.
- Who
- Retired Andhra Pradesh High Court Judge Justice Tallapragada Mallikarjuna Rao was sworn in as Lokayukta, succeeding Justice P. Lakshmana Reddy.
- What
- Mallikarjuna Rao became the second Chairperson and Lokayukta of Andhra Pradesh.
- When
- The swearing-in took place on Tuesday; the Andhra Pradesh government issued appointment orders on Wednesday.
- Where
- Lok Bhavan in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- The appointment is expected to support the full-fledged hearing and disposal of cases before the Lokayukta.
- Term
- Five years from the date of appointment
- Predecessor
- Justice P. Lakshmana Reddy, who assumed office as the first Andhra Pradesh Lokayukta in September 2019
- Oath administered by
- Governor S. Abdul Nazeer
- Selection process
- A selection committee headed by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu chose Rao, and the Governor approved the appointment
- High Court service
- Rao became an Additional Judge of the Andhra Pradesh High Court on August 4, 2022, and a permanent judge on March 14, 2024
- Retirement
- He retired from the Andhra Pradesh High Court on January 18, 2026
- Legal career
- He enrolled as an advocate in 1988 and became a judicial officer in 1994
