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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
File FIR against power station related to land mortgage in Kabini: MLA
Mysuru: HD Kote MLA Anil Chikkamadu instructed officials to file an FIR against Kabini Subhash Power Station in connection with allegations of obtaining loans by mortgaging govt land in Kabini. The issue was discussed in a Karnataka Development Programmes review meeting held in HD Kote, concerning accusations that the Kolkata-based Subhash Power Station Corporation Limited attempted to illegally acquire govt land within the Kabini reservoir. Following complaints of public outcry about the misuse of govt land from the public and people from various quarters of society, the MLA directed Saragur tahsildar Mohankumari and officials concerned with Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Limited to look into such complaints. Even though state govt permitted the company to set up the power corporation after providing it land on a 30-year lease, the company is accused of transferring 13 acres into its name. It also obtained necessary khatas, RTCs, and fraudulently borrowed loans from several nationalised and private sector banks. Speaking to TOI, social activist Doreswamy, a retired police officer, accused the previous tahsildar and other revenue department officers of Saragur taluk of allegedly transferring 13 acres belonging to the state irrigation department to this company. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Click Here - This Might Save You From Losing Money Expertinspector Click Here Undo They also issued khata, RTC, and other land records. He demanded state govt and irrigation department order a detailed probe into these allegations. Previous Saragur revenue department officials, including the tahsildar, transferred 13 acres of govt land bearing registration numbers 160, 161, and 162 to this company. Doreswamy said he would continue the legal battle over the issue. Executive engineer of Kabini reservoir, Beechanahalli, Chandarashekhar, said he would verify this complaint and initiate action after discussing the issue with his higher-ups. Senior manager of Subhash Power Station Corporation Limited V Senthilkumar denied such allegations levelled against the company and said they are ready for investigation as they did not commit any wrongdoing. They haven't obtained any loans after mortgaging property belonging to the state irrigation department. The company has also written letters to the state revenue department, local tahsildar, and even irrigation department officials of Kabini reservoir to rectify the error if the company's name is mentioned in RTCs and other land records.

The Hindu
24-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Dharwad officials asked to implement govt. schemes effectively
Labour Minister and Dharwad district in-charge Santosh Lad has directed officials to take steps to ensure effective implementation of various government schemes in the current fiscal. Chairing a quarterly meeting to review the progress of works under Karnataka Development Programmes (KDP) in Dharwad, the Minister asked the health officials to be vigilant during the rainy season as chances of infectious diseases spreading during the season are more. He also directed the taluk panchayat executive officers to resolve any drinking water problems immediately. Emphasising the need for proper implementation of works under MGNREGA, Mr. Lad said that a meeting will be held with officials of agriculture, panchayat raj, horticulture, forestry and other departments to ensure maximum utilization of man-days and more funds. The Minister also asked the officials to come out with new ideas for ensuring effective implementation of various schemes and programmes. The Minister subsequently reviewed the department-wise release of funds and utilization and achievement of physical targets. He also asked the district authorities to instruct heads of concerned departments to immediately review and approve the current year's action plan. Suspension While reviewing the progress of works under the Minor Irrigation Department, the Minister found that Executive Engineer of the department Devaraj Shiggavi was absent without prior permission and directed the issue of his suspension order. Upset with the official's negligence, Mr. Lad telephoned Minor Irrigation Minister N.S. Boseraju and asked him to issue the suspension order. MLAs N.H. Konaraddi and Mahesh Tenginakai, Deputy Commissioner Divya Prabhu G.R.J., Police Commissioner N. Shashikumar, Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Bhuvanesh Patil, Superintendent of Police Gopal Byakod and senior officials of various departments were present.