Karnataka Lokayukta Awaits Green Light for Prosecution of 206 Officials

The Karnataka Lokayukta has recommended prosecuting 206 officials from 27 departments, but is facing delays in obtaining government approval. Key departments include Rural Development, Revenue, and Urban Development. Allegations involve wealth accumulation beyond known income sources, highlighting government inaction on sanctioning the cases.

The Karnataka Lokayukta's move to prosecute 206 officials from 27 departments has stalled as the government drags its feet on granting the necessary permissions, officials reported on Friday.

Among the accused are 65 individuals from the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, 40 from the Revenue Department, and 25 from the Urban Development Department, as confirmed by official sources.

As of September 27, the number of implicated officials stood at 206, though this figure may fluctuate over time. A top Lokayukta official expressed frustration over the irony that the government itself remains a roadblock in prosecuting officials accused of accumulating wealth disproportionate to their known sources of income.

(With inputs from agencies.)