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Former Karnataka Chief Minister, Mr B.S. Yeddyurappa, hopes of retaining power has been dashed with Supreme Court today ordering an enquiry by the Central Bureau of Investigation with regard to the allegations of kick-backs pertaining to mining leases.
Mr Yeddyurappa and his relatives have been alleged to have benefited to the tune of Rs 5 crore related to a transaction with mining companies.
The Supreme Court observed that there was prima facie proof against Mr Yeddyurappa and his relatives.
A public interest litigation filed by Dharwad-based NGO had sought an investigation against Mr Yeddyurappa and was referred to the Central Empowered Committee, which had recommended CBI probe in three cases against the former Karnataka chief minister.
Karnataka Lokayukta during its investigation into illegal mining in the State had found Mr Yeddyurappa had received money from JSW Steel Ltd, denotifying land in Bangalore and of receiving kickback of Rs 5 crore to issue mining licences in Chitradurga-Tumkur districts of Karnataka.
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