New Delhi [India], November 5 (ANI): Karnataka Minister Eshwara Khandre on Tuesday said that the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land allotment case is a false one and that it will be proved that no governmental authorities have been involved in it.
“…There is no issue at all. It is a false case and it will be proved beyond doubt that no government authorities like CM or somebody else, nobody is involved in this…” said Khandre.
Earlier in the day, the Karnataka High Court issued notices to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and others on a petition seeking the transfer of the investigation into the MUDA land allotment case registered against the Chief Minister, his wife, and others.
On a petition filed by Snehamayi Krishna, the court also issued notices to Central and State governments, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), and the Lokayukta police.
The High Court directed the Lokayukta police to submit details of the probe conducted till November 25 while adjourning further hearing on the petition till November 26.
The Mysuru Lokayukta officially initiated an inquiry and investigation into the case following a September 27 court order to file an FIR. The Lokayukta was directed to investigate allegations of illegalities in the allotment of 14 sites worth Rs 56 crore to Siddaramaiah’s wife, Parvathi, by MUDA.
It is alleged that MUDA illegally allotted 14 sites to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife in the prime location of Mysuru city.
Recently, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on October 28, conducted searches at more than half a dozen locations in Mangalore, Bengaluru, Mandya and Mysuru in Karnataka’s MUDA-linked money laundering case.The move came within a week of the agency summoning six employees associated with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) in Karnataka, for questioning. The employees were summoned in connection with the high-profile alleged scam on different dates for the interrogation, which will take place at the ED’s zonal office in Bengaluru.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Monday that he has been summoned by the Mysore Lokayukta regarding the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).
Recently, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on October 28, conducted searches at more than half a dozen locations in Mangalore, Bengaluru, Mandya, and Mysuru in Karnataka’s MUDA-linked money laundering case. (ANI)
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