'Fantastic order': RTI activist welcomes Karnataka HC's decision to quash CM Siddaramaiah's plea


Bengaluru, Sep 24 (IANS): Senior advocate and RTI activist T.J. Abraham welcomed the Karnataka High Court's decision on Tuesday to quash the writ petition filed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, which questioned the prosecution order issued by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case.

A bench led by Justice M. Nagaprasanna upheld the Governor's decision to authorise a probe into Abraham's complaint.

Reacting to the verdict, a satisfied Abraham said that it was a "fantastic order."

"In accordance with law, whatever was required to be taken care of... The order, in brief, is a simple summary. Once expanded, it will contain everything needed. I'm sure the judge has delved deeply into various judgments across the country to reach this conclusion. It's a fantastic order, and we were prepared for it," the RTI activist stated.

Abraham's lawyer, Rangnath Reddy, elaborating on the verdict, said: "Firstly, the honourable Chief Minister's petition has been dismissed. The learned Single Judge has confirmed that the approval sought under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act by T.J. Abraham is lawful, and the approval granted by the Governor is upheld."

"Secondly, the facts presented in the complaint clearly warrant investigation. Thirdly, any private citizen can seek approval under Section 17A from the competent authority," he added, emphasising that all contentions raised by the petitioners had been thoroughly examined by the court.

This ruling paves the way for legal proceedings, such as the filing of an FIR against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, potentially increasing pressure on him to resign.

Meanwhile, the Siddaramaiah camp is planning to approach the Supreme Court to challenge the High Court's order.

After the HC's verdict, Siddaramaiah released an official statement saying, "I have come to know about the High Court's order through the media. I will respond after obtaining a copy and reading it. The court has completely rejected the prosecution sanctioned by the Governor under Section 218."

He also assured that he would not shy away from any investigation in the MUDA case, expressing hope that the High Court's order would be overturned in the days to come.

 

 

  

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  • H. Almeida., Bendur/Andheri.

    Wed, Sep 25 2024

    Our nation desperately needs dedicated individuals like Shri T. J. Abraham... They must bravely come forward to expose the ugly under belly of deceitful netas, who are destroying the soul of India !!!!

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  • Babu Shenoy, Mangalore

    Tue, Sep 24 2024

    It is to be bourne in.mind that the High Court has not allowed prosecution of Siddaramiah, but only allowed an investigation to gind if there is a case. There is a world of difference between the two.

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  • Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai-Manglore

    Tue, Sep 24 2024

    Countless RTI cases are filed & disposed off, across the country everyday; what is so special about this to celebrate?

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  • Almeda, Mangalore

    Wed, Sep 25 2024

    Hello Sir, If the same had happened with a BJP CM, i know your comments would be different. It is the CM who needs to be investigated and not an ordinary citizen. Just dont comment rubbish and divert things.

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, INDIA

    Tue, Sep 24 2024

    “Those who can buy the IT, ED, and CBI, can they also buy the High Court and Supreme Court? Therefore, it might be difficult for Siddaramaiah, but God never abandons a righteous person.”

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  • Akash, Mangalore

    Wed, Sep 25 2024

    God's law is Karma. It never spares the wicked one or the righteous one. No one can escape it. Whether our CM is guilty one or righteous one will be decided according to the law not by voters....

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  • Kiran Poojary, Mangaluru/Bengaluru

    Tue, Sep 24 2024

    High Court knows even CM is an ordinary citizen and he should face investigation.

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  • David Pais, Mangalore

    Wed, Sep 25 2024

    P.M is also an ordinary citizen but given clean cheat while he was C.M. of Gujarat.

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