“Boost for anti-corruption movement…” Petitioner reacts to Karnataka HC Verdict in MUDA Scam Case

Updated:1 year, 9 months ago

Bengaluru, Sept 24 (ANI): As Karnataka High Court dismissed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s petition challenging the approval given by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot for an investigation into alleged illegalities in Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam, TJ Abraham, one of the complainants in scam, said on September 24 that anti-corruption movement has got a very big boost. “Anti-corruption movement has got a very big boost...I am sure the judge has travelled quite far in various judgements throughout this country to come to this conclusion. It is a fantastic order. We were prepared for it...,” said TJ Abraham, the complainant in the alleged MUDA scam. “The writ petition challenging the order of approval passed by Karnataka Governor has been dismissed and the summary of the judgment would be that the facts envisaged in the complaint would undoubtedly warrant investigation. Secondly, the act of the complainant seeking approval from the Governor is lawful...The sanction granted is upheld by the High Court...They sought for extension of stay pending appeal period, they sought the extension of stay period for about 2 weeks which the Court denied stating that the interim order which existed in the favour of the petitioner would also be dissolved. As of now, there is no difficulty for the special court of legislators to proceed with the complaint in accordance with the law...As of now, the Lokayukta would be brought into the picture before special court and thereaf1ter we would think of whether to get it referred to CBI or any other investigation authority...,” said Advocate Ranganath Reddy, representing TJ Abraham.

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