Dharmasthala conspiracy case: HC issues notice to SIT, ED, six others, seeks investigation report
Belthangady: The Karnataka High Court has issued notices to seven respondents, including the Special Investigation Team (SIT), the Enforcement Directorate (ED), and senior police officials, directing them to submit the investigation report in connection with the alleged conspiracy against Dharmasthala Temple.
The case was heard on October 9, following a writ petition filed by Tejas Gowda and others, who had earlier lodged a complaint with the SIT regarding the alleged conspiracy against the Dharmasthala institution.
After taking up the matter, the High Court ordered notices to be sent to the SIT, ED, Income Tax Department, Director General and Inspector General of Police (DG&IGP), Superintendent of Police, Government of Karnataka, and the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner, all named as respondents in the petition.
The court directed the respondents to immediately submit detailed reports on the progress and findings of the investigation related to the complaint.
Advocate Ketan Kumar appeared on behalf of the petitioner, Tejas Gowda.
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Dharwad Corporation zonal offices raided after complaints of corruption in issuing land records
Hubballi: Karnataka Lokayukta officials on Friday conducted raids at multiple zonal offices of the Hubballi-Dharwad City Corporation following complaints alleging bribery and delay in issuing land-related documents, including e-Swathu records.
The raids were carried out in the morning under the leadership of Siddalingappa S.T.. Separate teams inspected 12 zonal offices of the Corporation and examined records linked to land ownership and document processing.
According to sources, the Lokayukta received complaints from members of the public alleging that Corporation officials were demanding bribes for issuing e-Swathu and other land documents.
Residents reportedly alleged that applications were being deliberately delayed if bribes were not paid.
Based on these complaints, officials carried out inspections of files and records connected to land ownership and issuance of documents.
Further investigation is underway.
