‘Monumental fraud’: Karnataka High Court orders CBI probe against govt officials over 63-acre land grab
Indian Express·1h ago·Anger
What Happened
Karnataka High Court directed CBI to investigate alleged criminal conspiracy involving state officials and private individuals who acquired 63.33 acres of land from private owners at minimal cost. Court quashed the 2004 land acquisition notification and ordered Lakeview Tourism Corporation to pay Rs 10 lakh penalty. Court found the acquisition process fraudulent, noting the company was not incorporated when the application was made in 2000.
Key Entities
Karnataka High CourtCBILakeview Tourism CorporationHebbalAmmanikereKrishna ReddySushil MantriSnehal Mantri