Wed Sep 25 16:32:16 UTC 2024: ## Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Ordered to Face Investigation in Land Allotment Case

**Bengaluru, September 25, 2024:** A Special Court in Bengaluru has ordered the Lokayukta police in Mysuru to register a criminal case against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and others, alleging irregularities in the allotment of 14 sites worth ₹56 crore to his wife by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).

The court directed the Superintendent of Police to investigate the case under various laws including those on prevention of corruption, prohibition of benami properties, and land grabbing. The investigation must be completed within three months, with the report to be submitted to the court.

This order stems from a private complaint filed by Snehamayi Krishna of Mysuru, who alleged that the sites were illegally allotted to Parvathi B.M., the Chief Minister’s wife, and her brother B.M. Mallikarjuna Swamy.

The complaint also includes J. Devaraj, from whom Swamy allegedly purchased land despite the fact that MUDA had already formed a layout and allotted sites on that land.

The High Court of Karnataka previously vacated an interim order that had paused the proceedings on the complaint, stating that the allegations warrant investigation.

The Special Court has directed the Lokayukta police to invoke various sections of the Indian Penal Code, the Prevention of Corruption Act, the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, and the Karnataka Land Grabbing Prohibition Act in the FIR to be registered.

Further hearing on the complaint is scheduled for December 24, pending the completion of the investigation.

**Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has stated that he will provide a detailed response after reviewing the full copy of the court order and is ready to face the investigation.**

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