Lokayukta Inspects Mangaluru, Udupi RTO Offices over luxury car tax evasion case
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Mangaluru: Lokayukta police officials carried out a file inspection at the Regional Transport Offices in Mangaluru and Udupi on Tuesday in connection with a case involving tax evasion during the registration of a luxury car.
According to officials, a BMW was registered at the Udupi RTO after its tax amount was allegedly reduced, resulting in an estimated loss of around 85 lakh rupees to the government. Certain procedures linked to the same registration were reportedly handled at the Mangaluru RTO as well, which led officers to inspect records at both locations.
During the verification, officials found some preliminary information. The Lokayukta SP said a detailed report will be submitted to the central office, and further action will be taken based on its directions.
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Guv Gehlot clears bill paving way for Panchayat elections through ballots
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has given his assent to the Karnataka Gram Swaraj and Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Act that will pave the way for holding the Panchayat elections through ballots instead of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
Following the assent, the Act was notified in the state gazette on Wednesday.
The bill was passed by both houses of the Karnataka legislature in March during the budget session, amid protests by the opposition BJP.
As per the law, the principle of secrecy of the ballot is a cornerstone of free and fair elections, as recognised by the judiciary, which emphasised that the secrecy of the ballot protects voters from coercion, intimidation, and undue influence, thereby safeguarding the sanctity of the democratic process in several judgments of the Supreme Court.
Some concerns have been raised regarding the functioning of EVMs, necessitating a return to the robust secret ballot paper system to restore public trust, according to the Act.
Justifying its decision, the Karnataka government said there is “a growing consensus on the need to strengthen electoral mechanisms that prioritise anonymity and transparency”.
