Karnataka Governor Grants Sanction For Prosecution Against Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has granted sanction for prosecution of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in connection with Mysuru Urban Development Authority site allotment "scam", official sources said on Saturday.

"The governor has granted sanction for prosecution against the chief minister. It is based on three petitions filed by T J Abraham, one Pradeep and Snehamayi Krishna," an official at the Raj Bhavan told PTI.

Based on a petition filed by advocate-activist T J Abraham, Gehlot had issued a show-cause notice on July 26, directing the chief minister to submit his reply to the allegations against him within seven days as to why permission for prosecution should not be granted against him.

The Karnataka government had on Aug. 1 "strongly advised" the governor to withdraw his show-cause notice to the chief minister and alleged "gross misuse of the constitutional office'' of the governor.