THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has clarified his position on the Lokayukta ordinance. CM said that the amendment was based on the legal advice he received and only normal action was taken accordingly.

CM said that he would respond to CPI's opposition after having a discussion with them . Meanwhile, a petition has been filed in the High Court against the Lokayukta Amendment Ordinance. The petition states that it is unconstitutional to bring an amendment ordinance without the permission of the President. The petition also seeks immediate stay on the implementation of the ordinance. The petition was filed by public activist RS Sasikumar. The petitioner has filed a complaint in the Lokayukta against the Chief Minister alleging irregularities in the utilization of relief funds.