Mysuru: The controversy surrounding Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s family has intensified after allegations surfaced regarding Siddaramaiah’s involvement in the controversial allotment of 14 plots by the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA). The scandal, which had already attracted attention, has now escalated as the original landowners have approached the court, demanding justice for the fraudulent land sale. The case has now become even more explosive with a civil lawsuit filed against CM Siddaramaiah, his wife B M Parvati, along with several other individuals involved in the land dealings.
The controversy began with the controversial land transactions linked to the MUDA 50-50 scam, wherein MUDA allegedly allotted 14 plots as compensation to Parvati Siddaramaiah. Though the plots were later returned to the authority, the case continues to haunt the Siddaramaiah family, drawing more legal scrutiny. The latest development sees a case registered in the Mysore 7th Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) . Court regarding the land allotted to Siddaramaiah’s wife, with a new legal challenge from Jamuna, the daughter of Mylaraiah, brother of land owner Devaraju, who had previously sold the land.
The case involves 3.16 acres of land in Survey No. 464 of Kesare village. Jamuna, the complainant, has alleged that the land was sold without her knowledge or consent, and now seeks to hold those responsible accountable, including CM Siddaramaiah and his wife Parvati. In addition to the couple, the lawsuit also names Mallikarjuna Swamy brother in law of Siddaramaiah and Devaraju, the land seller, along with 12 others.
Speaking to the reporters , Jamuna’s brother Manjunatha Swamy, the complainant in the case, expressed his frustration with the sale, saying, “Our uncle Devaraju fraudulently sold the land without informing us. He promised to open an account in our name and obtained our signatures, claiming we would receive the land. But when we questioned him later, he admitted the land was sold and promised compensation. However, we never received any compensation.”
Manjunatha Swamy further explained that the land was originally inherited from their grandfather, Ninga (also known as Javara), who had three sons: Mallaiah, Mailaraiah, and Devaraju. The 3.16 acres of land was passed down to their father, Mailaraiah, but was fraudulently sold by Devaraju without the family’s consent or compensation. “Devaraju sold the land without our knowledge, despite promising us that we would be compensated. Now, we are forced to file this lawsuit in the name of our sister, Jamuna, to seek justice,” Manjunatha Swamy said.
The case has now become a major political issue, with the opposition accusing CM Siddaramaiah and his family of being involved in a series of fraudulent land transactions, leading to calls for a thorough investigation into the matter.
“We have no relationship with Siddaramaiah and have never been in contact with him regarding this issue. We have asked Devaraju for compensation, but no action has been taken. As a result, we have filed a lawsuit against all the individuals who were involved in selling and buying the land,” Manjunatha Swamy added.
The legal proceedings and accusations surrounding Siddaramaiah’s family are expected to bring further attention to the MUDA land scam, with the public and media demanding accountability from the Chief Minister and his associates. This case marks another chapter in the ongoing controversy, with the opposition and activists calling for a full investigation into the land deals and the alleged role of political figures.
RTI activist Gangaraju submitted evidence to ED
RTI activist Gangaraju has made a serious accusation against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, alleging that an Rs 8 crore deal was struck for the leak of information regarding the Lokayukta’s search warrant in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam. Gangaraju, who has been at the forefront of exposing corruption in the region, claims to have a document detailing the deal and submitted it to Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials today.
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday , Gangaraju revealed that he was summoned to appear before the ED for questioning regarding the ongoing investigation. After appearing for enquiry Gangaraju opened up about his allegations, adding a new layer of complexity to the growing MUDA scam scandal.
The case centers around a search warrant that the Lokayukta had obtained to investigate the MUDA office in Mysuru on June 28. However, the warrant was mysteriously returned without a search being conducted, and it is alleged that crucial details about the warrant were leaked to the public. Gangaraju claims that the leak originated from Lokayukta Deputy Superintendent of Police , who is accused of providing the information to the wrong hands. Minister Bairati Suresh reportedly informed former Mysuru Commissioner GT Dinesh Kumar and Natesh about the search warrant, leading to further questions about political influence in the investigation.
Gangaraju insists that the leaked information was part of a larger conspiracy, and he has handed over the critical Rs 8 crore deal document to the Enforcement Directorate to aid in their investigation. “I will not release the document to the media for the sake of the ongoing investigation, but I have all the evidence and will provide it to the ED,” he said. Gangaraju further emphasized that he had already made a formal complaint about the issue to the Governor of Karnataka.
While Gangaraju has been vocal about his allegations, he did not stop there. He accused CM Siddaramaiah of being directly involved in illegal activities related to MUDA. According to Gangaraju, Siddaramaiah has illegally acquired Rs 20 to 25 crores in MUDA transactions, and the total illegal transactions within MUDA amount to an astounding Rs 5,000 crores. Gangaraju claims that kickbacks were obtained through revenue settlement deeds, which were allegedly manipulated to favor replacement land in a 50:50 ratio, benefiting corrupt officials and political figures.
“I have already submitted the records of these illegal transactions to the ED,” Gangaraju stated. He further argued that the case must be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to ensure an impartial and thorough probe. “Only the CBI can uncover the truth behind the massive scale of corruption in MUDA. This investigation needs to be handled at a national level to bring all those involved to justice,” Gangaraju said.
The allegations have cast a dark shadow over CM Siddaramaiah’s leadership, with opposition parties accusing him of using his political influence to shield corrupt activities within MUDA. Opposition leaders argue that the case reflects a deeper nexus between state officials and political figures, which may have hindered the investigation into the scam.
The controversy has raised serious questions about the transparency of the MUDA dealings, as well as the role of key politicians and officials in allegedly facilitating illegal land deals and financial kickbacks. While the Enforcement Directorate is currently investigating the matter, the demand for a CBI probe is gaining momentum among activists and opposition leaders who claim that the state government’s involvement in the scandal has made it difficult for the truth to surface.
As the investigation continues, Gangaraju’s explosive claims add a new dimension to the MUDA scam, with political and legal repercussions set to unfold in the coming days. The public and media await the results of the ongoing probe, which could potentially expose a vast network of corruption spanning multiple levels of government.
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