Rain wreaks havoc in DK; roads damaged; schools, colleges to remain shut on Aug 7

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August 6, 2019

Mangaluru, Aug 6: Incessant rains continued to lash in coastal district of Dakshina Kannada today leaving a trail of destruction. The IMD has predicted that widespread rainfall with isolated heavy to very heavy falls may continue in coastal Karnataka.

As part of precautionary measures, the Dakshina Kannada district administration has declared holiday for all schools and colleges in the district on August 7.

Today (August 6) schools were shut in five taluks of Dakshina Kannada - Sullia, Puttur, Kadaba, Belthangady and Bantwal. Tomorrow (August 7), apart from these taluks, schools and colleges will be closed in Mangaluru and Moodbidri taluks too.

Water level in the Netravathi river in Bantwal stood at 7.7 mts on August 6 morning against the danger level of 8.5 mts. Water level in the Netravathi at Uppinangady stood at 28.2 mts against the danger level of 31.5 mts and the water level in Kumaradhara river in Uppinagady, where the two rivers merge, stood at 21 mts against the danger level of 26.5 mts.

Former minister UT Khader, who arrived from New Delhi by early morning flight, left for rain-affected areas. He visited Kambalapadavu area where road was extensively damaged. He also visited Mudipu where some houses were damaged after the wall of an IT company collapsed due to the incessant rains.

Sea erosion has been severe in many parts of the coast and roads were damaged in Someshwara and Chitrapura, Kulai. A large tree got uprooted at Kandettu, Shakthinagar, damaging the house compound wall and gate. There was Compound wall collapse on MG Road, Kodialbail.

There were widespread power outages across the district and in Mangaluru city. Mescom officials said the late-night heavy rainfall accompanied by gusty winds had uprooted and damaged many electric poles. Mescom is struggling against heavy rain to restore power in the district, especially in Puttur, Sullia and Bantwal taluks.

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Lokayukta to probe Siddaramaiah as special court orders filing of FIR in MUDA case

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September 25,2024

In a significant development, a special court tasked with handling cases against Members of Parliament and Members of Legislative Assemblies (MP/MLAs) has ordered that a First Information Report (FIR) be filed regarding the Muda case.

Additionally, the Karnataka Lokayukta, which is an anti-corruption body, has been tasked with investigating allegations against Siddaramaiah, who is reportedly involved in the case.

The court instructed the Lokayukta (an anti-corruption authority) to provide a report within three months. It also ordered the relevant authorities to file a First Information Report (FIR) regarding the case.

Judge Santhosh Gajanan Bhat issued the directive, compelling the Mysuru Lokayukta police to commence an investigation following a formal complaint lodged by Snehamayi Krishna.

The Karnataka Lokayukta in Mysuru is required to carry out the investigation under Section 156 (3) of the Criminal Procedure Code, which mandates the registration of a First Information Report (FIR).

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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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