Lokayukta took up public causes but not his own

April-May: Proposal sent to governor, who writes to CJ for opinion on the better choice between Vora and Ramesh Dholakia. CJ replies Dholakia would be the better choice. After seeking opinion of attorney general, governor writes to CJ asking him to recommend only one name.

December: CJ writes to Governor and CM, recommending S D Dave. Vora has since become director of Gujarat State Judicial Academy.

2011

January-February: Governor writes to CM to process Dave's appointment, CM insists on Vora and asks governor to consult him on his willingness.

May: Dave writes to governor citing personal difficulties and requesting her to recall the nomination. CM brings this up with CJ and presses for Vora who, he says, is willing to quit his other post.

June 7: CJ writes to CM and governor recommending R A Mehta. Governor asks CM to clear Mehta's name for the post. CM objects in letter to CJ, insists on Vora.

August: CJ writes to CM dismissing his objections, governor asks CM formal proposal on Mehta, CM objects again in letter to CJ

August 25: Governor appoints Mehta as lokayukta, government challenges decision in high court.

October 10: Split verdict by two-judge bench.

January 18: Third judge upholds appointment.

2013

January 2: Supreme Court rejects government's appeal.

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