Karnataka: Relief for Siddaramaiah as court accepts closure report in alleged land scam

The Lokayukta has upheld the 'B' report filed by the police, stating that there is no evidence to continue the investigation against CM Siddaramaiah and the three other accused.

The case relates to the alleged allotment of 14 plots by MUDA to Siddaramaiah's wife in 2021, which are located in the Vijayanagara area of Mysuru. In response, the ED is investigating the allegation that the MUDA had acquired 3.16 acres of land owned by Parvathi in Kesare village.

It is alleged that Siddaramaiah has used his political influence to get compensation of 14 sites in the name of his wife, BM Parvathi, in lieu of three acres 16 guntas of land acquired by MUDA. MUDA originally acquired the land for ₹3,24,700. The compensation in the form of 14 sites at the posh locality is worth Rs. 56 Crore (approx).