Tue Sep 24 08:13:26 UTC 2024: ## Karnataka High Court Rejects CM Siddaramaiah’s Petition in MUDA Scam Case

**Bangalore, India -** The Karnataka High Court has ruled against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in his petition challenging the Governor’s approval for prosecution against him in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam case. The court found that the Governor’s decision to grant sanction for prosecution was not based on “non-application of mind.”

The case revolves around allegations of irregularities in MUDA’s allotment of 14 prime locations in Mysuru city to Siddaramaiah’s wife. The Governor had approved prosecution after receiving petitions from three individuals alleging a larger scheme of MUDA projects undertaken in breach of regulations under the CM’s directive. These projects, reportedly worth ₹387 crore, were carried out in the CM’s own constituencies of Varuna and Srirangapatna.

This verdict overturns the High Court’s earlier interim order that had provided temporary relief to the CM by postponing further action on the prosecution sanction. The decision has reignited the controversy surrounding the MUDA scam and the Governor’s actions.

While the Congress party has accused the Governor of bias, claiming that he has been slow to act on other cases, the Governor has requested a detailed report from the state government on the allegations surrounding MUDA projects.

This ruling marks a significant setback for CM Siddaramaiah and could further escalate the political tension between the state government and the Governor.

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