Karnataka Stops CBI Investigations: Law Minister HK Patil Explains
Bengaluru, Karnataka – The Karnataka government has decided to stop the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) from conducting investigations in the state. Karnataka Law Minister HK Patil announced this decision, calling the CBI “biased” and expressing concerns about its misuse.
Patil explained, “We are withdrawing open consent for CBI investigation in the state. We are expressing our concerns about the misuse of the CBI. In all the cases we have referred to the CBI, they have not filed charge sheets, leaving many cases pending. They have also refused to investigate several cases we have sent. There are numerous such instances. They are biased. That’s why we are taking the decision. It’s not because of the MUDA case. We have taken this decision to control them (CBI) from taking the wrong path.”
He also mentioned that the entire Congress party supports Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. “The whole cabinet expresses its solidarity with the CM. The legislature party and high command are with him and encouraged him to fight back,” Patil added.
Regarding the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case, Patil stated that the CBI is not relevant as the Special Court has already ordered an investigation by Lokayukta. “Apart from that, the important decision we’ve taken today is that no communication like of explanation or a detail note shall go to Governor without cabinet and after our advice, the chief secretary can send it to Governor…Even Raj Bhavan is being abused by the BJP. MUDA is already suggested to be investigated by Lokayukta, and that suggestion is by the High Court. That’s why the CBI is not relevant here (in the MUDA case),” Patil said.
On Wednesday, the Special Court in Bengaluru directed Karnataka Lokayukta to investigate allegations against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah regarding the illegal allotment of 14 sites worth Rs 56 crore to his wife Parvathi by MUDA. The Lokayukta’s Mysuru district police will conduct the investigation and submit a report in three months.
This order followed the Karnataka High Court’s decision on Tuesday to vacate its interim stay order, which had temporarily halted the investigation. The High Court dismissed Siddaramaiah’s petition challenging Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s approval for the investigation.
It is alleged that MUDA illegally allotted 14 sites to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife in a prime location in Mysuru city. The High Court had previously granted temporary relief to Siddaramaiah by directing the special court to defer further proceedings.
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Karnataka -: Karnataka is a state in the southern part of India. It has its own government and laws.
CBI -: CBI stands for Central Bureau of Investigation. It is a national agency in India that investigates serious crimes.
Law Minister -: A Law Minister is a person in the government who is responsible for legal matters and laws in the state or country.
HK Patil -: HK Patil is the name of the Law Minister in Karnataka. He helps make decisions about laws in the state.
open consent -: Open consent means giving permission. Here, it means allowing the CBI to investigate cases in Karnataka.
bias -: Bias means being unfair or showing favoritism. The Karnataka government is worried that the CBI might not be fair.
misuse -: Misuse means using something in the wrong way. The government is concerned that the CBI might misuse its power.
Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) -: MUDA is a government organization in Mysuru, a city in Karnataka. It deals with planning and development in the city.
Lokayukta -: Lokayukta is an anti-corruption agency in India. It investigates complaints against government officials.
Congress party -: The Congress party is a major political party in India. It has many members and leaders who work in the government.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah -: Siddaramaiah is the Chief Minister of Karnataka. He is the head of the state government.
illegal site allotments -: Illegal site allotments mean giving land or property to someone in a way that is not allowed by law.
Karnataka Lokayukta’s Mysuru district police -: This is a special police force in Mysuru, Karnataka, that works under the Lokayukta to investigate corruption and other crimes.
