Political differences should not spill over into personal accusations, says Minister Byrathi Suresh Mysore/Mysuru: Commenting on Urban Development Minister Byrathi Suresh’s brief visit to Mysuru, his decision to transfer officials, and the State Government’s establishment of an inquiry committee to investigate the escalating scandals at MUDA, MLC A.H. Vishwanath asserted that the Minister should take…
MUDA’s fraudulent schemes put Charles Sobhraj to shame
July 1, 2024Scams at MUDA, Valmiki Corporation took place with the blessings of CM Siddaramaiah: C.T. Ravi Mysore/Mysuru: BJP MLC C.T. Ravi has raised serious allegations of corruption within the MUDA, specifically concerning land deals. According to Ravi, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar are involved in a political drama to cover up this corruption…
‘CM’s wife got compensation for denotified land in Kesare’
July 1, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: MLC A.H. Vishwanath has alleged that despite the denotification of land belonging to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife, Parvathi, in Kesare, the MUDA has illegally paid compensation. “I am not saying that the CM is directly involved in the scam, but people close to him have misused his name to commit illegal acts, and this…
Special Investigation Team to have senior IAS officers
June 30, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The State Government is readying to form a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the scams in MUDA since 2020, its formation marks a significant step toward addressing the massive financial irregularities in MUDA and restoring public trust in the institution. In response to a complaint filed by MLA T.S. Srivatsa with the Chief…
MUDA’s illegal land dealings unmasked
June 29, 2024Fake documents for 50:50 ratio; e-auction manipulation; CA site misuse Mysore/Mysuru: The deeper we delve into the corruption within the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), more shocking the revelations become. It is a glaring example of how corruption can undermine foundations of urban development and public trust. Whispers from within MUDA Office corridors suggest that…
MUDA 50:50 site scam bigger than Valmiki ST Corpn. scam: BJP leader Raghu Kautilya
June 29, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: R. Raghu (Kautilya), President of State BJP OBC Morcha, has alleged that the large scale irregularities to the tune of Rs.2,500 crore has occurred in relation to allotment of about 5,000 sites under 50:50 ratio at Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), which is bigger than the recently unearthed scam at Karnataka Mahrashi Valmiki Scheduled…
SIT to probe MUDA scam
June 29, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Following revelations of a massive scam in MUDA, the State Government is gearing up for an investigation by a Special Investigation Team (SIT). Sources disclosed to Star of Mysore this morning that discussions are underway at the Secretary level to form an SIT aimed at uncovering decades-long malpractices within MUDA, formerly CITB. Chief Minister…
MUDA: A Tale of Dysfunction & Failure
June 29, 2024The Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) is back in the news and as always, for the wrong reasons. This time, for corruption of three varieties — The 50:50 ratio site distribution scandal, the e-auction scandal and the Civic Amenities (CA) site scandal. At the risk of being repetitive, I have to republish my recent observations…
Kukkarahalli Lake Rejuvenation | MUDA’s DPR deal with INTACH bound by law: DC
June 26, 2024Certain vested interests questioning Rs. 63.80 lakh DPR contract to create doubts among residents Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. K.V. Rajendra has clarified that the Mysuru Urban Development Authority’s (MUDA) decision to assign the preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the rejuvenation of Kukkarahalli Lake to New Delhi-based Indian National Trust for…
Stop 50:50 distribution of sites to land losers
June 25, 2024Rampant complaints of violation in MUDA: MUDA Chairman K. Marigowda orders Commissioner G.T. Dinesh Kumar to… Mysore/Mysuru: Taking a different stand from previous BJP Government’s policy, Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) Chairman K. Marigowda has directed MUDA Commissioner G.T. Dinesh Kumar to stop the process for distribution of sites as per 50:50 ratio. The violation…
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