Lokayukta court issues summons to Yeddyurappa, Kumaraswamy
Former Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa faced fresh trouble today with the Special Lokayukta court issuing summons to him on a private complaint alleging that 5.41 acre of land was denotified for the benefit of his family members.
August 08, 2011 / 19:09 IST
Former Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa faced fresh trouble today with the Special Lokayukta court issuing summons to him on a private complaint alleging that 5.41 acre of land was denotified for the benefit of his family members.
Yeddyurappa and 14 others have been directed to appear on August 27 by Judge Sudhindra Rao on the complaint by advocate Sirajin Basha.Basha has alleged that Yeddyurappa denotified 2.5 acre in Arakere village, 1.7 acre in Devarachikkanahalli in Bangalore South taluk and 1.21 acre in Gedalahalli village in Bangalore East taluk violating rules.The Lokayukta also issued to summons to former Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy and two others on a complaint alleging illegal grant of mining licence and land to a private housing society. He has been asked to appear before the court on August 30.Basha and another advocate KN Balaraj had filed complaints against Yeddyurappa with the court after Governor HR Bhardwaj accorded sanction for hisprosecution when he was the chief minister.Yeddyurappa resigned as chief minister after the Lokayukta report indicted him on illegal mining.Cases will be registered under various sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act, IPC and Karnataka Land Restriction and Transfer Act.The judge said he has taken cognisance of the offences made out against the accused under these sections.Summons have also been issued to Anita, wife of Kumaraswamy and Jantakkal Enterprises, a mining firm, which Kumaraswamy has been accused of favouring. Discover the latest Business News, Sensex, and Nifty updates. Obtain Personal Finance insights, tax queries, and expert opinions on Moneycontrol or download the Moneycontrol App to stay updated!
