A Special Court in Bengaluru on Wednesday ordered a Lokayukta police probe against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment case, setting the stage for filing of an FIR against him. 
 
The order of the Special Court Judge, Santhosh Gajanan Bhat, came a day after the High Court upheld the sanction granted by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to conduct an investigation against CM Siddaramaiah on the allegations of illegalities in the allotment of 14 sites to his wife B M Parvathi by MUDA.

The Special Court that exclusively deals with criminal cases related to former and elected MPs/MLAs, issued the order directing the Lokayukta police in Mysuru to initiate an investigation on the complaint filed by RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna. 
 
The Court issued directions to take up the probe under section 156 (3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) (that gives a magistrate the power to order an investigation into a cognisable offense) and file the investigation report by December 24. 
 
The HC had also vacated its August 19 interim order directing the Special Court to defer the decision on complaints against the chief minister, giving the green signal for ordering a probe. 
 
It had dismissed Siddaramaiah's petition challenging the legality of the Governor's August 16 order granting approval for investigation under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act, 1988.

Reacting to the Special Court order, Siddaramaiah reiterated that he was ready to face an investigation. 
 
"Already I have said that I am ready to face an investigation. I am not afraid of a probe," Siddaramaiah told reporters here. "I am ready for a legal fight. I had said this yesterday and I am reiterating it today as well." 
 
Home Minister G Parameshwara said Lokayukta police is an independent body. "It is not under anyone's mercy, they will investigate independently." "...Will react once the order copy comes. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said that he is ready for any probe....What investigation and other things let the order come, and let's see what (the court) has defined in the order," he said.

Parameshwara chose not to directly respond to a question regarding a statement made by Siddaramaiah seeking BJP leader and former CM B S Yediyurappa's resignation during a "similar situation" in the past&nbsp;and said, "Let's see what's in the order copy." 
 
Meanwhile, the BJP once again demanded Siddaramaiah's resignation and asked him to cooperate with the probe. 
 
State BJP President B Y Vijayendra said: "The CM has said that he is ready for any probe, but has questioned why he should resign. Siddaramaiah seems to have forgotten what he preached as Leader of Opposition to the then Chief Minister Yediyurappa. He had asked Yediyurappa to resign for fair and impartial probe when the accused person is at the helm of affairs." 
 
"The Court might have asked Lokayukta police to probe, but we urge the CM -- before he resigns -- that he should order the investigation to be handed over to independent agency CBI, for free and impartial probe,", he said.

The opposition BJP and JD(S) in Karnataka stepped up their&nbsp;demand for Chief Minister's resignation as they tried to lay siege to his residence. 
 
Holding posters, placards, and raising slogans, members of BJP Yuva Morcha marched towards "Cauvery" but the police thwarted their attempt, took them into preventive custody, and whisked them away in a bus. 
 
Leaders and workers of the JD(S), an NDA partner, headed by former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, staged a demonstration at the Freedom Park before proceeding to "Cauvery" but were stopped by police.

Complainant Snehamayi Krishna hailed the Special Court's order and said, once the FIR is filed, he would appeal to the High Court to hand over the case to CBI. 
 
In the MUDA site allotment case, it is alleged that compensatory sites were allotted to Siddaramaiah's wife in an upmarket area in Mysuru, which had higher property value as compared to the location of her land that was "acquired" by MUDA.

MUDA had allotted plots to Parvathi under a 50:50 ratio scheme in lieu of 3.16 acres of her land, where it developed a residential layout.

Under the controversial scheme, MUDA allotted 50 per cent of developed land to the land losers in lieu of undeveloped land acquired from them for residential layouts. It is alleged that Parvathi had no legal title over this 3.16 acres of land at survey number 464 of Kasare village, Kasaba hobli of Mysuru taluk.

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A Special Court in Bengaluru on Wednesday ordered a Lokayukta police probe against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment case, setting the stage for filing of an FIR against him.

A Special Court in Bengaluru on Wednesday ordered a Lokayukta police probe against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment case, setting the stage for filing of an FIR against him. The order of the Special Court Judge, Santhosh Gajanan Bhat, came a day after the High Court upheld the sanction granted by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to conduct an investigation against CM Siddaramaiah on the allegations of illegalities in the allotment of 14 sites to his wife B M Parvathi by MUDA. The Special Court that exclusively deals with criminal cases related to former and elected MPs/MLAs, issued the order directing the Lokayukta police in Mysuru to initiate an investigation on the complaint filed by RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna. The Court issued directions to take up the probe under section 156 (3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) (that gives a magistrate the power to order an investigation into a cognisable offense) and file the investigation report by December 24. The HC had also vacated its August 19 interim order directing the Special Court to defer the decision on complaints against the chief minister, giving the green signal for ordering a probe. It had dismissed Siddaramaiah's petition challenging the legality of the Governor's August 16 order granting approval for investigation under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act, 1988. Reacting to the Special Court order, Siddaramaiah reiterated that he was ready to face an investigation. "Already I have said that I am ready to face an investigation. I am not afraid of a probe," Siddaramaiah told reporters here. "I am ready for a legal fight. I had said this yesterday and I am reiterating it today as well." Home Minister G Parameshwara said Lokayukta police is an independent body. "It is not under anyone's mercy, they will investigate independently." "...Will react once the order copy comes. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said that he is ready for any probe....What investigation and other things let the order come, and let's see what (the court) has defined in the order," he said. Parameshwara chose not to directly respond to a question regarding a statement made by Siddaramaiah seeking BJP leader and former CM B S Yediyurappa's resignation during a "similar situation" in the past and said, "Let's see what's in the order copy." Meanwhile, the BJP once again demanded Siddaramaiah's resignation and asked him to cooperate with the probe. State BJP President B Y Vijayendra said: "The CM has said that he is ready for any probe, but has questioned why he should resign. Siddaramaiah seems to have forgotten what he preached as Leader of Opposition to the then Chief Minister Yediyurappa. He had asked Yediyurappa to resign for fair and impartial probe when the accused person is at the helm of affairs." "The Court might have asked Lokayukta police to probe, but we urge the CM -- before he resigns -- that he should order the investigation to be handed over to independent agency CBI, for free and impartial probe,", he said. The opposition BJP and JD(S) in Karnataka stepped up their demand for Chief Minister's resignation as they tried to lay siege to his residence. Holding posters, placards, and raising slogans, members of BJP Yuva Morcha marched towards "Cauvery" but the police thwarted their attempt, took them into preventive custody, and whisked them away in a bus. Leaders and workers of the JD(S), an NDA partner, headed by former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, staged a demonstration at the Freedom Park before proceeding to "Cauvery" but were stopped by police. Complainant Snehamayi Krishna hailed the Special Court's order and said, once the FIR is filed, he would appeal to the High Court to hand over the case to CBI. In the MUDA site allotment case, it is alleged that compensatory sites were allotted to Siddaramaiah's wife in an upmarket area in Mysuru, which had higher property value as compared to the location of her land that was "acquired" by MUDA. MUDA had allotted plots to Parvathi under a 50:50 ratio scheme in lieu of 3.16 acres of her land, where it developed a residential layout. Under the controversial scheme, MUDA allotted 50 per cent of developed land to the land losers in lieu of undeveloped land acquired from them for residential layouts. It is alleged that Parvathi had no legal title over this 3.16 acres of land at survey number 464 of Kasare village, Kasaba hobli of Mysuru taluk. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Karnataka court orders Lokayukta probe against CM Siddaramaiah in MUDA case

In the disproportionate assets case against the late J Jayalalithaa, the former chief minister of Tamil Nadu, and others, a special court in Karnataka has&nbsp;ruled that 27 kg of gold and diamond jewellery be turned over to the government of the neighboring state on March 6 and 7.

This will allow the assets' value to be unlocked and the Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) fine imposed on Jayalalithaa to be collected. Considering that the late Jayalalithaa inherited them from her mother, the court on Monday excluded the remaining 20 kg from sale or auction.

The XXXII Additional City Civil &amp; Sessions court's Judge H A Mohan ordered last month that Jayalalithaa's valuables be turned over to the Tamil Nadu government.

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The Tamil Nadu government has stated that it will then take the appropriate measures to dispose of the&nbsp;gold and diamond jewellery.

All relevant evidence is currently at the Karnataka Treasury, under the court's control, as the Supreme Court ordered that the trial be held in that state.

The court had earlier held that the kin of Jayalalithaa were not entitled for the properties which are confiscated by the State. The Special CBI Court had thus rejected the petition filed by J Deepa and J Deepak, the niece and nephew of Jayalalithaa, respectively.

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Ordering the transfer of the jewels to the Tamil Nadu government, the Special Court judge had said, "Instead of auctioning the jewels, it is better to transfer the same to Tamil Nadu by handing over the same through the Department of Home, State of Tamil Nadu."

The Tamil Nadu Home Department was subsequently instructed by the Court to grant permission for "competent officials, preferably in the position of Secretary along with police to come and retrieve the jewels."

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The Special Court had mandated in the same ruling that Karnataka be paid five crore rupees to cover the costs of the trial held in the State. The money will come from a fixed deposit in a Jayalalithaa-related account at the Chennai branch of the State Bank of India.

The disproportionate assets trial against Jayalalithaa, her former close aide V Sasikala, V N Sudhakaran, who is the disowned foster son of Jayalalithaa, and Sasikala's sister-in-law J Ilavarasi was conducted by the Special Court in Bengaluru, which convicted them nearly 10 years ago. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

In the disproportionate assets case against the late J Jayalalithaa, the former chief minister of Tamil Nadu, and others, a special court in Karnataka has ruled that 27 kg of gold and diamond jewellery be turned over to the government of the neighboring state on March 6 and 7.

In the disproportionate assets case against the late J Jayalalithaa, the former chief minister of Tamil Nadu, and others, a special court in Karnataka has ruled that 27 kg of gold and diamond jewellery be turned over to the government of the neighboring state on March 6 and 7. This will allow the assets' value to be unlocked and the Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) fine imposed on Jayalalithaa to be collected. Considering that the late Jayalalithaa inherited them from her mother, the court on Monday excluded the remaining 20 kg from sale or auction. The XXXII Additional City Civil & Sessions court's Judge H A Mohan ordered last month that Jayalalithaa's valuables be turned over to the Tamil Nadu government. Also read: 'Afraid of Sasikala, we lied about Jayalalithaa's health' The Tamil Nadu government has stated that it will then take the appropriate measures to dispose of the gold and diamond jewellery. All relevant evidence is currently at the Karnataka Treasury, under the court's control, as the Supreme Court ordered that the trial be held in that state. The court had earlier held that the kin of Jayalalithaa were not entitled for the properties which are confiscated by the State. The Special CBI Court had thus rejected the petition filed by J Deepa and J Deepak, the niece and nephew of Jayalalithaa, respectively. Also read: Jayalalithaa had refused to go to hospital: Sasikala in affidavit Ordering the transfer of the jewels to the Tamil Nadu government, the Special Court judge had said, "Instead of auctioning the jewels, it is better to transfer the same to Tamil Nadu by handing over the same through the Department of Home, State of Tamil Nadu." The Tamil Nadu Home Department was subsequently instructed by the Court to grant permission for "competent officials, preferably in the position of Secretary along with police to come and retrieve the jewels." Also read: More than 600kgs silver, 8300 books and more: J Jayalalithaa's movable items move to her memorial The Special Court had mandated in the same ruling that Karnataka be paid five crore rupees to cover the costs of the trial held in the State. The money will come from a fixed deposit in a Jayalalithaa-related account at the Chennai branch of the State Bank of India. The disproportionate assets trial against Jayalalithaa, her former close aide V Sasikala, V N Sudhakaran, who is the disowned foster son of Jayalalithaa, and Sasikala's sister-in-law J Ilavarasi was conducted by the Special Court in Bengaluru, which convicted them nearly 10 years ago. (With inputs from agencies)

Hand over Jayalalithaa’s jewels to Tamil Nadu for Rs 1 billion fine payment, says Karnataka court

Four people who vandalised ancient pillars in the temple ruins of Hampi earlier this year helped restored it and paid Rs 70,000 fine each after being ordered by a Karnataka court.

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A few weeks earlier a video of four people purposedly damaging pillars went viral on social media.

After the video went viral locals staged a protest demanding adequate protection for the ancient monuments.

Hampi, an ancient village in Karnataka is dotted with numerous ruined temple complexes from the Vijayanagara Empire.&nbsp;

It is believed to have been the country's richest city, which attracted traders from Persia and Portugal.

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Four people who vandalised ancient pillars in the temple ruins of Hampi earlier this year helped restored it and paid Rs 70,000 fine each after being ordered by a Karnataka court.

Four people who vandalised ancient pillars in the temple ruins of Hampi earlier this year helped restored it and paid Rs 70,000 fine each after being ordered by a Karnataka court. Hampi: Four youths (standing in the middle in 1st pic) who vandalised ancient pillars at a temple in world heritage site Hampi earlier this year, helped restore the pillars yesterday & paid Rs 70,000 fine each after being ordered by a Karnataka court. pic.twitter.com/vF5cFc2JSZ — ANI (@ANI) February 20, 2019 × A few weeks earlier a video of four people purposedly damaging pillars went viral on social media. After the video went viral locals staged a protest demanding adequate protection for the ancient monuments. Hampi, an ancient village in Karnataka is dotted with numerous ruined temple complexes from the Vijayanagara Empire. It is believed to have been the country's richest city, which attracted traders from Persia and Portugal. (With inputs from ANI)

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Karnataka court orders Lokayukta probe against CM Siddaramaiah in MUDA case

Hand over Jayalalithaa’s jewels to Tamil Nadu for Rs 1 billion fine payment, says Karnataka court

Hampi vandalised: Four fined Rs 70,000 each, made to put pillars back up