Fresh Rs 4 crore bribe allegations emerge in Muda case involving Siddaramaiah
India Today
An activist has moved a Bengaluru court seeking an independent probe into fresh bribery allegations in the Siddaramaiah-linked MUDA case, claiming Lokayukta officials were paid Rs 4.35 crore to file a closure report.
Activist Snehamayi Krishna has filed a fresh petition before the 81st Additional City Civil and Sessions Court (Special Court for Cases Relating to Elected Representatives), seeking an independent probe into alleged bribery involving Lokayukta officials in the MUDA case linked to Siddaramaiah and others.
In his petition, Krishna alleged that Lokayukta officials received Rs 4.35 crore from former MUDA Commissioner DB Natesh to file a “B” report in the case. He moved the court under Section 156(3) of the Criminal Procedure Code and Section 175(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, claiming the allegations are supported by documentary evidence that details alleged illegal financial transactions.
The activist also questioned the lack of action against Natesh, despite earlier permission sought to examine him under the Prevention of Corruption Act. He argued that the inaction raises serious concerns and warrants an independent and thorough investigation.
Krishna urged the court to order a comprehensive probe under the supervision of senior Lokayukta officials. His application sought forensic examination of documents, detailed financial scrutiny, and questioning of all officials allegedly involved in the matter.
The court has not issued any directions on the petition so far.
The allegations come after a special Court for Elected Representatives in Bengaluru accepted the Lokayukta’s closure report in the MUDA land allotment case, effectively granting him and three others a clean chit.
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