Palani Math land row: HC seeks status report from State on progress made in the investigation
The Madras High Court has ordered the Tamil Nadu government to submit a status report regarding the investigation into the fraudulent registration of Palani Math land. Petitioners, including a former MLA, are calling for a CBI probe, citing concerns over the impartiality of the state-controlled CB-CID.
Why it matters
The case highlights concerns regarding institutional integrity and the potential for political influence in land-related criminal investigations.
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Thursday directed the State government to file a status report on the progress made in the investigation into the case pertaining to the fraudulent registration of Palani Math land.
A Division Bench of Justices C.V. Karthikeyan and R. Sakthivel was hearing petitions seeking a CBI probe into the case.
Former Palani MLA K.S.N. Venugopalu Senapathi of the AIADMK who has sought a CBI probe into the case said the investigation now rested with the CB-CID, which is under the control of the Tamil Nadu government. Since the allegations themselves extend to the Registration Department officials and possibly higher authorities, the investigation by an agency under the control of the State did not inspire public confidence.
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