MUDA case: Won't appeal in Supreme Court: Snehamayi Krishna
Mysuru: Social activist Snehamayi Krishna has stated that he will not be filing an appeal in the Supreme Court to transfer the MUDA case against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to the CBI.
Snehamayi Krishna had earlier filed a petition in the High Court, seeking a CBI investigation into allegations related to the allocation of a site to the Chief Minister’s wife. However, after hearing the arguments, the High Court recently dismissed the petition and upheld the Lokayukta investigation.
In a media statement, Snehamayi Krishna said:
"It is fair that many of you have been questioning me about approaching the Supreme Court to transfer the MUDA case to the CBI. After reading the High Court's verdict, I spent two days reviewing the evidence in my possession, consulting with some close legal experts and well-wishers, and reflecting on my past legal battles before arriving at a decision. Instead of delaying the case further by approaching the Supreme Court, I have gained confidence that, irrespective of the Lokayukta’s findings, I can prove my allegations in court based on the evidence I possess and will gather. Therefore, while retaining the right to appoint lawyers if necessary, I have decided to personally present the evidence before the court, argue the case as a party in person, and ensure that the accused are punished as soon as possible."
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TN seeks duty-free cotton imports to support textile sector: CM Vijay writes to PM
Chennai (PTI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Thursday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to remove the import duty on cotton.
In his first letter to Modi after taking over as chief minister of the state, he said Tamil Nadu is the country’s largest textile and apparel exporting state.
Lakhs of people are dependent on this sector for both direct and indirect employment, especially women from rural and semi-urban backgrounds, Vijay pointed out.
Stating that the industry is facing a severe crisis due to an increase in cotton prices and consequently yarn prices, he said, “I understand this is caused primarily due to a shortage in cotton production and increased trading activity in the country.”
Pointing out that the price of cotton has increased from Rs 54,700 to Rs 67,700 per candy—an increase of 25 per cent over the last two months—while yarn prices have increased from Rs 301 to Rs 330 per kg, he said, “In this situation, the continued supply of raw material can be ensured only through imports.”
However, there is an import duty of 11 per cent on cotton, he said, adding that in such a situation, permitting duty-free cotton imports will help the industry meet increasing export commitments and remain globally competitive.
Vijay said that after agriculture, the textile and apparel sector is one of the largest employment-generating sectors.
“There is a significant responsibility on the government to safeguard the employment of lakhs of people and ensure the sustainability of the textile value chain," he said.
“Hence, I request your intervention to remove the import duty on cotton from the existing 11 per cent to 0 per cent to ensure the availability of raw material. This measure will enable the textile and apparel industry to remain globally competitive, enhance exports, and protect jobs,” he added.
