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MUDA 50:50 site allotment scam: Desai Panel findings lead to notices for ex-MUDA officials
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MUDA 50:50 site allotment scam: Desai Panel findings lead to notices for ex-MUDA officials

April 17, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: The State Government has issued notices to former Mysuru Urban Development Authority Commissioners D.B. Natesh and G.T. Dinesh Kumar, seeking their explanation in connection with the alleged alternative site allotment scam during their tenure. Though the notices were issued on February 24, 2026, the development has come to light only now. The action follows…

CM Siddaramaiah’s MUDA sites case: ED moves HC over Lokayukta ‘B Report’
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CM Siddaramaiah’s MUDA sites case: ED moves HC over Lokayukta ‘B Report’

April 7, 2026

Bengaluru: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a petition in the Karnataka High Court (HC) challenging the acceptance of the ‘B Report’ submitted by the Mysuru Lokayukta Police in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his wife B.M. Parvathi, brother-in-law B.M. Mallikarjunaswamy and others. The petition questions the order of…

Lokayukta B-report in MUDA sites case: High Court issues urgent notices to CM, his wife
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Lokayukta B-report in MUDA sites case: High Court issues urgent notices to CM, his wife

March 27, 2026

Renewed spotlight on site allotment process, controversial closure report Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has issued urgent notices to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his wife B.M. Parvathi, his brother-in-law Mallikarjunaswamy, land owner Devaraj, the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the Karnataka Lokayukta and others. The notices have been issued in connection with a petition challenging the acceptance of…

MUDA scam: I was offered Rs. 50 crore to keep quiet, claims RTI activist
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MUDA scam: I was offered Rs. 50 crore to keep quiet, claims RTI activist

March 1, 2026

Bengaluru: Social and RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna has claimed that he was offered Rs. 50 crore to keep quiet regarding the multi- crore MUDA (Mysuru Urban Development Authority) alternative sites allotment scam, involving the Chief Minster’s family and top officials. Snehamayi Krishna made this allegation when he deposed before the Special Court for Elected Representatives …

Promotion of former MUDA Commissioner: MLC Vishwanath slams CM Siddaramaiah’s governance 
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Promotion of former MUDA Commissioner: MLC Vishwanath slams CM Siddaramaiah’s governance 

February 19, 2026

Bengaluru: The recent promotion of former Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) Commissioner and KAS officer D.B. Natesh to Selection Grade has triggered controversy, with MLC A.H. Vishwanath launching a sharp attack on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The row follows allegations by Mysuru-based social activist Snehamayi Krishna that, bribes were paid to secure Natesh’s promotion. Expressing strong…

Ex-MUDA Commissioner elevated to selection grade
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Ex-MUDA Commissioner elevated to selection grade

February 14, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: The State Government has promoted 20 senior-grade Karnataka Administrative Service (KAS) officers, including former Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) — now Mysuru Development Authority (MDA) — Commissioner Dr. D.B. Natesh, who has been facing allegations of irregularities in site allotments under the 50:50 ratio scheme. A notification issued yesterday by K.H. Keshava Prasad, Deputy…

MUDA 50:50 sites allotment scam investigation: Lokayukta issues notices to 40 site allottees
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MUDA 50:50 sites allotment scam investigation: Lokayukta issues notices to 40 site allottees

February 10, 2026

Probe intensified into 1,055 sites; 134 beneficiaries identified so far, says Lokayukta SP T.J. Udesh Mysore/Mysuru: After causing sleepless nights for several politicians who faced public allegations, accusations and a series of Court cases in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) 50:50 sites allotment scam, the investigation has now turned towards other beneficiaries…

MUDA 50:50 sites allotment case: Special Court clears CM, family
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MUDA 50:50 sites allotment case: Special Court clears CM, family

January 29, 2026

Bengaluru: The Special Court for Elected Representatives in Bengaluru yesterday accepted the B-Report (closure report) filed by the Mysuru Lokayukta Police in connection with the allotment of 14 sites by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA, now Mysuru Development Authority – MDA) to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his wife B.M. Parvathi and two others. Lokayukta Police…

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