Karnataka Governor nod to prosecute Siddaramaiah in Mysuru land scam probe

Aug 17, 2024 11:10 AM, 66 news, 3 views

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has granted sanction for prosecution of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in connection with Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment 'scam’, official sources said on Saturday (August 17, 2024).

"The Governor has granted sanction for prosecution against the Chief Minister. It is based on three petitions filed by T J Abraham, one Pradeep and Snehamayi Krishna," an official at the Raj Bhavan told PTI.

Watch: What is the MUDA scam? | Decode Karnataka

Based on a petition filed by advocate-activist T.J. Abraham, Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot had issued a "showcause notice" on July 26 directing the Chief Minister to submit his reply to the allegations against him within seven days as to why permission for prosecution should not be granted against him.

Read on Thehindu ›

“ I am pleased that the Hon'ble High Court heard the matter and passed interim orders directing the concerned court to defer the proceedings and further instructing that no precipitative action be taken…

Siddaramaiah, 5 months

‘Siddaramaiah will continue as chief minister’: DK Shivakumar on BJP’s…

“ They (BJP) are the ones who gave the site, now if they call it illegal. How should one respond?

Chief Minister, 5 months

What is MUDA scam in which Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah faces…

“ It is a big conspiracy to dislodge the elected government. They (BJP) have done this in several states including Delhi, Jharkhand. A conspiracy has been designed to destabilise the elected government…

Siddaramaiah, 5 months

‘I have done no wrong to resign’: K’taka CM on Guv’s sanction to…

“ Governor is the representative of the President of India. He should function as the representative of the Constitution and not as the representative of the Centre and BJP,

Siddaramaiah, 5 months