A Special Court in Bengaluru accepted the Lokayukta police’s closure report in the MUDA land allotment case, giving a clean chit to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his wife, and two others.
The court, however, allowed further investigation to continue against other accused and posted the matter for February 9.
Karnataka: The Karnataka High Court on Friday, 7th March, quashed the summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife, BM Parvathi, in connection with the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam case. The court also canceled the summons sent to State Minister Byrathi Suresh, who was not named as an accused but was called for questioning by the ED.
A Karnataka court accepted the closure report in the bribery case involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The case was based on allegations that Siddaramaiah misused his position to influence the allocation of plots by the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA). After investigation, authorities found insufficient evidence to proceed.
Today, On 15th January, The Karnataka High Court deferred the hearing on a petition seeking a CBI investigation into the alleged MUDA scam to January 27. The plea also requests the transfer of the case from the Lokayukta police to the CBI, citing the involvement of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The court’s decision is awaited on whether the investigation will be reassigned to ensure impartiality. The case has drawn significant public and political attention.
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Today, On 30th September, Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is facing a money laundering investigation linked to a land scam involving the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA). Allegations suggest illegal transactions during his administration, with scrutiny of his administration increasing. Authorities aim to uncover corruption and financial irregularities tied to these land deals.