The Karnataka Lokayukta has sought paperwork from Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar in reference to a disproportionate property probe. The case was transferred to the Lokayukta from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
A discover by the Lokayukta to DK Shivakumar learn: “There has been a CBI case against you. The case has been transferred to Lokayukta. During the CBI investigation, you have submitted information and documents. Do submit the same documents and information to Lokayukta too.”
The CBI has claimed that Shivakumar amassed wealth to the tune of Rs 74.93 crore, disproportionate to recognized sources of his revenue from April 1, 2013 to April 30, 2018, when he was the Power Minister within the then Siddaramaiah-led Congress authorities (2013-2018).
The Revenue Tax Division performed a search and seizure operation within the places of work and residence of Shivakumar in 2017, based mostly on which the Enforcement Directorate (ED) began its probe in opposition to him.
Primarily based on the ED investigation, the CBI sought sanction from the state authorities to file an FIR in opposition to him. The sanction was granted by the then state authorities on September 25, 2019 and the FIR was filed a 12 months later.
Final 12 months, the ruling Congress authorities withdrew its nod to the CBI probe in opposition to DK Shivakumar. The CBI enquiry was transferred to the Lokayukta after the Excessive Courtroom accepted the withdrawal of permission.