State Cabinet decides not to provide direct info to Guv Gehlot office, curbs CBI’s powers to probe


Bengaluru, Sep 26 (IANS): In a major development, the Karnataka Cabinet on Thursday decided not to provide information to the Governor’s office directly and also decided to withdraw the provision allowing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate freely in the state.

“The decisions were made to strengthen the federal structure in the country,” Karnataka Minister for Law H. K. Patil told reporters at Vidhana Soudha after the Cabinet meeting.

He added that the Governor is writing letters to the government in an “intolerant manner” and is asking to provide information immediately or in a day’s time.

“Therefore, the Cabinet has decided to instruct the Chief Secretary of the government of Karnataka not to provide information directly to the Governor,” the Law Minister said.

He added that the Chief Secretary will be directed to proceed in the matter of providing information to the queries of the Governor only after bringing them to the knowledge of the state cabinet.

“The Chief Secretary can’t provide any direct information to the Governor,” the Law Minister said.

He said that the investigation and inquiry have been conducted regarding the matter of information leak between the government and the Governor’s office.

“The Cabinet had discussed leaking of the letter dated September 6. The letters are leaked by the Raj Bhavan. People need to be informed about the existing situation and truth. The Raj Bhavan is unnecessarily blaming the Congress government,” he said.

The Law Minister further said that the Cabinet has decided to withdraw the act which empowered the CBI to conduct investigation in the state freely.

“The provision was enabled by the government under the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946. The Cabinet has decided to take back the bill,” the minister informed.

He said that there are serious allegations against the Central government for following the procedure and law.

“In this background, the decision was taken to withdraw the free hand given to the CBI in the state,” the Law Minister said.

He added that there is an allegation that the CBI is being misused and that is why the decision was taken to withdraw freehand to the CBI operations in the state.

“We have seen the CBI working in a biased manner. Few are investigated during the election time while the Governor keeps on blaming the state government unnecessarily. The Supreme Court has also mentioned the developments,” Minister Patil stated.

 

 

  

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  • real kujuma, kodial

    Fri, Sep 27 2024

    that is why we need educated people like Lord Siddaraya....he knows the rules...now use it to full extent Sir....thod do duhsman nagpur gulamon ki nali

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  • Yogi, Mangalore

    Thu, Sep 26 2024

    What next are you going to do Mr Siddhamaiah after curtailing central govt's powers? Now please will you atry to stop the prime minister

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  • Deshbhakt, Mangalore

    Thu, Sep 26 2024

    What about when the Central Government used CBI and other governmental agencies to blackmail corporates who refused to buy Electoral Bonds ? Karnataka Government did the right thing. When people of Karnataka revolt against the ruling government, let the central agencies interfere. Until then, let the opposition use all it's power to show how greedy it is to come to power.

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  • Mukhtaar Ahmad, Suratkal-Mukka

    Thu, Sep 26 2024

    Congress failed totally. Resignation only option left of CM. Appoint new CM.

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  • Well wisher, Kudla

    Thu, Sep 26 2024

    Congress is not failed due to dirty politics by bjp, it's diffucult to move further.

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  • Deshbhakt, Mangalore

    Thu, Sep 26 2024

    What about when the Central Government used CBI and other governmental agencies to blackmail corporates who refused to buy Electoral Bonds ? Karnataka Government did the right thing. When people of Karnataka revolt against the ruling government, let the central agencies interfere. Until then, let the opposition use all it's power to show how greedy it is to come to power.

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