BENGALURU: Karnataka governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot granted sanction Saturday for the prosecution of CM Siddaramaiah in reference to the alleged Mysore City Improvement Authority (Muda) land allotment rip-off. The choice led to rapid calls from opposition BJP and JD(S) for Siddaramaiah’s resignation on ethical grounds.
The cupboard convened Saturday night and pledged to problem the choice legally and politically.Siddaramaiah declared that “he (the governor) has no authority, jurisdiction, it’s completely unconstitutional”, including that he would “combat it out within the courtroom of legislation”. Siddaramaiah dismissed calls for for his resignation, calling the governor’s sanction “anti-constitutional and towards legislation.”
Karnataka governor: Allegations, supporting materials point out offences dedicated
The governor’s sanction, issued beneath Part 17A of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, and Part 218 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, adopted petitions from three activists – Pradeep Kumar SP, TJ Abraham, and Snehamayi Krishna.
The CM has constantly denied allegations that Muda illegally allotted land to his spouse Parvathi.
Governor’s sanction, issued beneath Part 17A of Prevention of Corruption Act, and Part 218 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, adopted petitions from three activists – Pradeep Kumar SP, TJ Abraham, and Snehamayi Krishna.
CM Siddaramaiah has denied allegations that Muda illegally allotted land to his spouse Parvathi. In line with opposition BJP, Muda allotted Parvathi 14 websites totalling 38,284 sq-ft in an upscale Mysuru locality as compensation for land in Kesare village. BJP has termed it a Rs 4,000-crore rip-off, which Siddaramaiah denied, asserting that the land in query was gifted to his spouse by her brother.
“It’s a massive conspiracy to dislodge an elected govt. They (BJP) have executed this in a number of states, together with Delhi and Jharkhand. Cente, BJP, JDS, and others are concerned on this conspiracy,” Siddaramaiah claimed, accusing opposition of utilizing Raj Bhavan as a political software.
Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot justified his motion and emphasised the need of a impartial and non-partisan investigation. He mentioned allegations, together with supporting supplies, indicated fee of offences. The petitioners are anticipated to method courtroom subsequent week. Abraham, one of many complainants, mentioned: “We are going to request the choose to take cognisance of it or refer it beneath Part 156(3) of CrPC. I’ll do it Wednesday.”
Pradeep Kumar has filed a caveat in Karnataka HC to make sure that the courtroom hears the arguments of the unique complainant first earlier than reaching any conclusion. “And not using a caveat, he (Siddaramaiah) may get courtroom aid,” Pradeep mentioned. Governor’s sanction adopted a show-cause discover issued to Siddaramaiah on July 26, directing him to reply to the allegations inside seven days. As an alternative of replying to the fees, Siddaramaiah allowed his council of ministers to move a decision condemning the discover and in search of its dismissal.
BJP and JDS had staged a padayatra from Bengaluru to Mysuru, demanding Siddaramaiah’s resignation over the alleged rip-off.
The cupboard convened Saturday night and pledged to problem the choice legally and politically.Siddaramaiah declared that “he (the governor) has no authority, jurisdiction, it’s completely unconstitutional”, including that he would “combat it out within the courtroom of legislation”. Siddaramaiah dismissed calls for for his resignation, calling the governor’s sanction “anti-constitutional and towards legislation.”
Karnataka governor: Allegations, supporting materials point out offences dedicated
The governor’s sanction, issued beneath Part 17A of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, and Part 218 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, adopted petitions from three activists – Pradeep Kumar SP, TJ Abraham, and Snehamayi Krishna.
The CM has constantly denied allegations that Muda illegally allotted land to his spouse Parvathi.
Governor’s sanction, issued beneath Part 17A of Prevention of Corruption Act, and Part 218 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, adopted petitions from three activists – Pradeep Kumar SP, TJ Abraham, and Snehamayi Krishna.
CM Siddaramaiah has denied allegations that Muda illegally allotted land to his spouse Parvathi. In line with opposition BJP, Muda allotted Parvathi 14 websites totalling 38,284 sq-ft in an upscale Mysuru locality as compensation for land in Kesare village. BJP has termed it a Rs 4,000-crore rip-off, which Siddaramaiah denied, asserting that the land in query was gifted to his spouse by her brother.
“It’s a massive conspiracy to dislodge an elected govt. They (BJP) have executed this in a number of states, together with Delhi and Jharkhand. Cente, BJP, JDS, and others are concerned on this conspiracy,” Siddaramaiah claimed, accusing opposition of utilizing Raj Bhavan as a political software.
Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot justified his motion and emphasised the need of a impartial and non-partisan investigation. He mentioned allegations, together with supporting supplies, indicated fee of offences. The petitioners are anticipated to method courtroom subsequent week. Abraham, one of many complainants, mentioned: “We are going to request the choose to take cognisance of it or refer it beneath Part 156(3) of CrPC. I’ll do it Wednesday.”
Pradeep Kumar has filed a caveat in Karnataka HC to make sure that the courtroom hears the arguments of the unique complainant first earlier than reaching any conclusion. “And not using a caveat, he (Siddaramaiah) may get courtroom aid,” Pradeep mentioned. Governor’s sanction adopted a show-cause discover issued to Siddaramaiah on July 26, directing him to reply to the allegations inside seven days. As an alternative of replying to the fees, Siddaramaiah allowed his council of ministers to move a decision condemning the discover and in search of its dismissal.
BJP and JDS had staged a padayatra from Bengaluru to Mysuru, demanding Siddaramaiah’s resignation over the alleged rip-off.
