Karnataka High Court orders CBI probe into Valmiki Corporation irregularities

03-Jul-2025

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The Karnataka High Court has ordered an investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into alleged irregularities within the Valmiki Development Corporation. 

The decision was delivered by Justice M Nagaprasanna following a petition filed by BJP leaders Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, Aravind Limbavali, and others.

The petitioners had urged the court to direct a central agency probe, alleging misappropriation and misuse of funds in the state-run body tasked with Scheduled Tribe development.

In its order, the High Court directed the Special Investigation Team (SIT), which was initially probing the case, to hand over all related records to the CBI. 

The bench noted that the scope of the CBI probe would not be limited merely to previously identified lapses but would encompass a broader inquiry into the corporation’s functioning and financial dealings.