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The MUDA had allotted plots to Parvati under a 50:50 ratio scheme in exchange for her 3.16 acres of land, where she had developed a residential layout. (PTI file photo)
The special court, while issuing the order, directed the Mysore Lokayukta Police to start an investigation on the complaint of RTI activist Snehamai Krishna.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday reiterated his readiness to face a probe into the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment case, saying he was “not afraid” of the probe.
Reacting to the special court's order for a Lokayukta police probe against him, the chief minister said, “I have already said that I am ready to face the inquiry. I am not afraid of the inquiry.” “I am ready for a legal fight,” he added. I said it yesterday and I am repeating it today.
Siddaramaiah added that the court has referred the matter to the Mysore Lokayukta Police as the complaint was filed in Mysore, where MUDA is also located.
Order of Special Court of Inquiry
His comments came after a special court on Wednesday ordered a Lokayukta police probe into the MUDA site allotment case.
The order, issued by Justice Santosh Gajanan Bhatt, came a day after the High Court asked Governor Thavar Chand Gehlot to probe allegations of illegal allotment of 14 plots to his wife, BM Parvati. Retained approval for
The special court, which handles criminal cases involving former and current MPs/MLAs, directed the Lokayukta Police in Mysore to start an investigation based on a complaint filed by RTI activist Sneimai Krishna. Do it.
The court issued directions to initiate an investigation under Section 156(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CRPC) (which empowers a magistrate to order an investigation into a cognizable offence). He also directed the police to file an investigation report. By December 24.
The BJP has intensified its demands for Siddaramaiah's resignation.
After the court's order, several Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders stepped up their demands for Siddaramaiah's resignation on social media platform X.
Amit Malviya, head of the party's IT cell, said that empowering the Lokayukta to investigate him “leaves absolutely no room for him to continue as chief minister.”
The 'conflict of interest' is obvious. As Chief Minister, he has all the power to make the inquiry biased. He should resign,'' said Malviya.
After the Karnataka High Court and now a special court order, empowering the Lokayukta to investigate Siddaramaiah and the MUDA scam, there is absolutely no room for him to continue as Chief Minister. The 'conflict of interest' is obvious. As CM, he has all powers… https://t.co/o5FX9g65kw
— Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) September 25, 2024
The Karnataka BJP termed Siddaramaiah a “corrupt chief minister” and suggested that he face investigation as a common citizen and not as chief minister.
“Hello corrupt chief minister, you are not asking to face investigation. But, don't face investigation as the chief minister of the country, face investigation as a normal Siddaramaiah without power,” BJP said. Karnataka said.
Hello, corrupt CM, you are not saying that there is no one to investigate. But, don't face the investigation as the chief minister of the country, face the investigation as an ordinary Siddaramaiah without power.#sidduresign #mada scheme #Congress scam https://t.co/3r8yCNdood — BJP Karnataka (@BJP4Karnataka) September 25, 2024
What is a MUDA case?
In the MUDA site allotment case, it has been alleged that Siddaramaiah's wife was allotted compensatory sites in a prime area of Mysore, the property value of which is higher than the location of the land “acquired” by MUDA. was
MUDA had allotted plots to Parvati under a 50:50 scheme in exchange for her 3.16 acres of land, where she had developed a residential layout.
Under this controversial scheme, MUDA allotted 50 percent of developed land to landlords in return for undeveloped land acquired for residential layouts. It has been alleged that Parvati had no legal title to the 3.16 acres of land situated at survey no.
(with inputs from PTI)