HDK meets PM Modi, Union Ministers, seeks Centre's help for various projects in Karnataka

Agencies

December 27, 2018

New Delhi, Dec 27: Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sought Centre’s assistance to resolve several issues pertaining to the state.

Earlier in the day, the Karnataka Chief Minister also met Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and Coal and Railway Minister Piyush Goyal.

On a two-day visit to the national capital, Karnataka Chief Minister on Wednesday met Union Road, Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari and discussed various highway projects.

In the meeting with Mr Jaitley, Mr Kumaraswamy sought extension of the GST compensation period up to 2025, a three year extension from 2022, which the period that the state entitled to get the compensations from the Centre, citing state’s revenue deficit has been increased from the previous year.

“After the implementation of GST, the revenue deficit is found to be 20 per cent against protected revenue”, an official statement said.

In the meeting with Mr Goyal, the Karnataka Chief Minister requested him to allot coal blocks for Raichur Theramal Power station (RTPS), Ballari and Yaramaras Thermal power plants.

“Mr Kumaraswamy requested the Union Minister to direct Coal India Limited and its Western Coalfields Limited to supply coal immediately to RTPS, which has low stocks”, said the Karnataka Chief Minister’s official twitter handle.

The Chief Minister also requested Mr. Goyal, who is holding the additional charge of Railways, to take up construction of new railway line from Bidar to Nanded.

“Bidar is one of the most backward district in Hyderabad Karnataka region. Bidar is also a pilgrimage place for Sikhs and included under Nanded pilgrimage circuit. A survey on 154 km new railway line is complete and submitted to Railway Board. The Chief Minister sought to implement the project soon”, said the Chief Minister’s office.

According to the Chief Minister’s office, during the meeting Mr Gadkari has agreed to the construction of the elevated highway between Hubballi and Dharwad and has asked the State government to complete land acquisition to begin the work.

The Chief Minister also discussed the development of alternative roads to NH 4A which connects Karnataka to Goa, NH 373 between Hassan and Belur, the 4-lane Hassan-Holenarsipura Road, and the upgradation of Channarayappattana- Holenarsipur-Arakalagud-Kodlipet-Madikeri Road to the national highway.

He also discussed the progress of Mekedatu Project with Mr Gadkari, who also holds the charge of Water Resources Ministry.

“The Chief Minister brought to the notice of Mr Gadkari that Tamil Nadu has raised objection against the project although it's beneficial to both the states and specifically to Tamil Nadu. Mr Kumaraswamy requested Union Minister to resolve the Makedatu issue by calling the meetings of Chief Ministers of both the states”, his office said.

According to Mr Kumaraswamy’s office, Mr.Gadkari agreed to call a meeting of the two Chief Ministers to discuss the issue.

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Lokayukta team arrives at disputed plot; CM likely to get ED summons

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October 1,2024

Mysuru, Oct 1: The Karnataka Lokayukta team on Tuesday arrived at the disputed plot in Mysuru and began investigation into the MUDA case against CM Siddaramaiah and his wife, news agency ANI reported. Snehamayi Krishna, the complainant in the case was also present with the team.

Sources stated that ED sleuths might issue a notice to CM Siddaramaiah at any time and issue summons to him for questioning. The sleuths are also keenly watching the movements of CM Siddaramaiah’s close associates and relatives, including a cabinet minister in connection with the MUDA scam.

Sources further said that there is a possibility of the ED conducting raids across the state on offices and residences of close associates of CM Siddaramaiah. The ED has also gathered information on bank accounts and financial transactions of CM Siddaramaiah and his associates.

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Monday registered an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR), equivalent to an FIR by the police, against CM Siddaramaiah over the alleged irregularities in the allotment of 14 sites to his wife Parvathi B.M. by the Mysore Urban Development Authority. The ED registered the case taking cognisance of the FIR registered against the Chief Minister by the Lokayukta police on September 27.

Meanwhile, the Karnataka Lokayukta probing the MUDA case has also expedited the probe. The sleuths led by Mysuru Lokayukta SP T.J. Udesh have visited the controversial land on the outskirts of Mysuru city. The petitioner, Snehamayi Krishna, also accompanied the team.

The move of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife to return 14 sites allotted by the MUDA to her has triggered a debate. BJP MLA from Mysuru T.S. Srivatsa stated on Tuesday that the move of CM’s wife is not acceptable. "The two commissioners who colluded in the MUDA scam are roaming freely even today," he said.

"CM Siddaramaiah first claimed that there was no scam at all. Later, he formed a commission and now there is an FIR against him. After committing the mistake, you offer to return the sale deed. The time is up. He will have to tender his resignation and I am sure he won’t be in the position until Dasara festivities," MLA T.S. Srivatsa stated.

T.J. Abraham, one of the petitioners in the MUDA case said, “I had demanded the MUDA commissioner to take back the allotted sites. He had written back saying the process would be initiated. They were waiting for the investigation report."

"CM Siddaramaiah has not approached the division bench or the Supreme Court to challenge the order against him because there is nothing to be challenged. Returning sites is not a big sacrifice. The Chief Minister has lost it," Abraham stated.

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