CM Siddaramaiah among suspects named in MUDA case by ED after attaching 10 properties
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday said it has attached 10 immovable properties worth ₹20.85 crore in connection with its investigation into the money laundering aspect of the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam, Deccan Herald reported.
According to the ED, the attached properties include six illegally allotted MUDA sites, three immovable properties and one commercial building. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is among the suspects named in the case.
The ED initiated its investigation on the basis of an FIR filed by the Lokayukta police in Mysuru over a large-scale scam in illegal site allotment by the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA).
“Searches in the case were undertaken by the ED on 18.10.2024 and 28.10.2024. The searches revealed that the sites were allotted in gross violation of the letter dated 14.03.2023, GO dated 27.10.2023, Karnataka Urban Development Authorities (Allotment of Sites in Lieu of Compensation for the Land Acquired) Rules, 2009, as amended in 2015, and Karnataka Urban Development Authority (Incentive Scheme for Voluntary Surrender of Land) Rules, 1991,” the ED said.
The ED said the searches also revealed a deep nexus between MUDA officers or officials and real estate businessmen. “Evidence also revealed payment of cash for allotment of sites as compensation and approval of layouts,” it added.
Earlier in the case, the ED had provisionally attached 283 illegally allotted MUDA sites and three personal properties.
Further, G T Dinesh Kumar, former MUDA commissioner, who allegedly made large-scale illegal allotment of MUDA sites, was arrested under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, on September 16, 2025. He is currently in judicial custody under the PMLA.
According to the ED, its investigation revealed routing and layering of illegal gratification obtained by Dinesh Kumar.
Such proceeds of crime were used for purchasing immovable properties and construction of a commercial building in the name of relatives or associates of G T Dinesh Kumar. Further investigation also revealed that gratification was received by former MUDA chairman S K Marigowda in the form of MUDA sites for illegal allotment of sites.
“So far, proceeds of crime having an approximate market value of ₹460 crore have been attached in this case under the provisions of the PMLA, 2002,” the ED said.
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Vijay unable to prove majority, not invited for CM oath ceremony: Sources
Chennai: Actor-politician Vijay has reportedly not been invited to take oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after failing to demonstrate support from the required number of MLAs, sources in Raj Bhavan said.
According to media reports that quoted sources in the office of R.N. Ravi Arlekar, Vijay could not prove the backing of 118 legislators, the majority mark in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly.
Despite last-minute efforts to secure support from the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazagam (AMMK), and an IUML legislator, Vijay reportedly managed support from only 116 MLAs, falling short by two members.
Sources said Vijay failed to submit letters of support from the VCK and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML).
Later, the IUML issued a statement clarifying that it was not part of the TVK-led alliance.
Meanwhile, AMMK leader T.T.V. Dhinakaran is also said to have informed the Governor that his party would support the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) instead.
Earlier in the evening, Vijay had met Governor Arlekar and staked claim to form the government, stating that he enjoyed the support of 118 MLAs.
