Karnataka Chief Minister Faces Prosecution Sanction in MUDA Site Allotment Case

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has approved the prosecution of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over a site allotment scandal tied to the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA). The decision is based on petitions by T J Abraham, Pradeep, and Snehamayi Krishna. The Karnataka government has objected to this action.

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has sanctioned the prosecution of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah concerning a site allotment scam involving the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), official sources reported on Saturday.

The decision stems from three petitions filed by T J Abraham, Pradeep, and Snehamayi Krishna, confirmed an official at the Raj Bhavan.

Following a petition by advocate-activist T J Abraham, the Governor issued a showcause notice on July 26, demanding the Chief Minister respond to the allegations within seven days. The Karnataka government strongly advised the Governor on August 1 to withdraw the showcause notice, alleging 'gross misuse of the Constitutional Office' of the Governor.

(With inputs from agencies.)