Daijiworld Media Network - Mysuru
Mysuru, Feb 19: The Karnataka Lokayukta has given a clean chit to chief minister Siddaramaiah and his family members in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land allotment case.
Siddaramaiah was named as the first accused in the case, with his wife B M Parvathi and brother-in-law Mallikarjunaswamy listed as the second and third accused, respectively. Landowner J Devaraju was named as the fourth accused.
The allegations claimed that Siddaramaiah fraudulently secured the allotment of 14 sites in his wife’s name from MUDA in exchange for 3.16 acres of land. However, following an investigation, the Lokayukta cleared all the accused of wrongdoing.
The Lokayukta conveyed this decision to petitioner Snehamayi Krishna through a notice, informing him that he could approach the magistrate within a week if he wished to challenge the findings.
Superintendent of police T J Udesh, in the notice, stated that the investigation concluded the case was civil in nature and did not warrant criminal proceedings. The allegations were found to be either based on a misconception or a misinterpretation of the law, and no action could be initiated.
The notice further stated that no evidence was found against Siddaramaiah and the other accused, and the final report had been accepted by the court. However, the alleged irregularities in the allotment of sites under the 50:50 ratio by MUDA will be further investigated, with a final report to be submitted under Section 173(8) of the CrPC.
Reacting to the development, Snehamayi Krishna said, “The entire nation has been eagerly awaiting this report, and now the Lokayukta officials, who are preparing to submit it to the court, have issued a notice to me!”
“It appears there is no evidence to support my allegations. Only officials who have compromised their conscience can produce such a report! This case is a glaring example of how investigating officers, under 'pressure,' behave as if they are unaware of the evidence supporting the allegations,” he alleged.
The MUDA case has sparked a political storm in the state, with opposition parties demanding Siddaramaiah’s resignation.
Meanwhile, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is also probing the matter, and the Karnataka High Court recently dismissed a petition seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry.
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real kujuma, kodial
Wed, Feb 19 2025it was foregone conclusion as Sidda raya is clean as snow and dhoodh ka dula..Jai Lord Sidda Devaraya....Badavara bandhu...deena dalitara ashraya data
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Damodar Das, Kundapur
Wed, Feb 19 2025It has been proved and time tested again and again that CBI and ED are mute spectators in front of Lokayukta investigating report. Both agencies have not raised any questions against Lokayukta investigation nor contradicted its report, because Lokayukta always investigated with valid proof, evidence and witnesses to prove its cases which could stand in the court of law.
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Jossey Saldanha, Raheja Waterfront
Wed, Feb 19 2025Siddaramaiah is the most honest CM in India ...
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Ananda Moorthi., Thokkottu,575017.
Wed, Feb 19 2025Once Again Public Fooled by the System.To Dilute the Public Unhappines about this Verdict,they Pick any Common man's story next
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Shankar, Mangaluru
Wed, Feb 19 2025While making money by corruption, please ensure you make a little more extra which can be utilized for distribution later on!
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william, Mangalore
Wed, Feb 19 2025Great relief from fake accusations.
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Yogi, Mangalore
Wed, Feb 19 2025Quite obvious. The Lokayukta chief knew beforehand that Siddhamaiah is an extremely honest man and hence the clean chit. Now, the Lokayukta should be suitably rewarded with a ' Super Cop ' gold medal and our own Sihamaiah can be rechristened as Saint Siddhamaiah.
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HENRY MISQUITH, INDIA
Wed, Feb 19 2025Many allegations have been made against Siddaramaih, but none have been proven to date. However, the opposition is unable to digest this.
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Yogi, Mangalore
Wed, Feb 19 2025Quite obvious. The Lokayukta chief knew beforehand that Siddhamaiah is an extremely honest man and hence the clean chit. Now, the Lokayukta should be suitably rewarded with a ' Super Cop ' gold medal and our own Sihamaiah can be rechristened as Saint Siddhamaiah.
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Damodar Das, Kundapur
Wed, Feb 19 2025Lokayukta is the most unbiased, transparent and zero corrupt top investigating agency india is blessed with. Lokayukta should next investigate the most dreaded and very infamous high profile crimes like 2002 Godhra carniege, Manipur blood shed, Kashmir ethnic cleansing soon after abrogation of article 370 the news which was completely blacked out in india, farmers protest in Delhi, CAA protest in Delhi, election frauds and govt self appointment of CEC, all communal and anti constitutional laws imposed etc etc …….
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