Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Ex-MUDA Commissioner Dinesh Kumar's Illegal Land Allotments
G T Dinesh Kumar, a former commissioner, is accused of misusing his position by illegally giving out land to his associates in Mysuru.
The ED suspects he was involved in money laundering, transferring the land for personal gain, and breaking the rules.
Kumar is alleged to have allotted 40 MUDA sites to Chamundeshwari Nagara Sarvodaya Sanga, a co-operative society.
Authorities are investigating how Kumar allotted sites and routed money through co-operative societies.
The ED has evidence showing illegal activities including site allotments in the name of ineligible persons.
A government report also highlighted the scheme's illegality.
G T Dinesh Kumar, a former commissioner, is accused of illegal land allotments in Mysuru.
The ED arrested Kumar for alleged money laundering and illegal land deals.
Kumar is accused of allotting sites to associates for his real estate business interests.
The ED investigation found that Kumar allotted sites in the name of benamis.
The 50:50 land compensation scheme used by Kumar has been red-flagged.
- Who
- G T Dinesh Kumar
- What
- Illegally allotted MUDA housing sites and allegedly engaged in money laundering.
- When
- 2022-2024 (Kumar's tenure)
- Where
- Mysuru, India
- Why
- Facilitate real estate business.
Accusations
Findings
Kumar's Actions
Accusations
Kumar allegedly handed over authority's properties to friends and relatives and later acquired them for his own real estate business interests.
Findings
Not applicable in this context.
- Subject
- Illegal Land Allotments
- Person Involved
- G T Dinesh Kumar, ex-MUDA commissioner
- Agency
- Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- Allegations
- Money laundering and illegal site allotments
- Scheme Involved
- 50:50 land compensation scheme
- Location
- Mysuru, India
Sources
ED Arrests Former MUDA Commissioner Dinesh Kumar In Land Allotment Scam Case
BIG Development in MUDA Case: ED Nabs Former Commissioner Dinesh Kumar
MUDA ‘scam’: ED arrests Authority’s former commissioner G T Dinesh Kumar
ED arrests ex-MUDA commissioner Dinesh Kumar
ED arrests ex-MUDA Commissioner Dinesh Kumar in money laundering case
ED Arrests ex-MUDA Commissioner Dinesh Kumar
ED arrests ex-MUDA chief Dinesh Kumar under PMLA in Karnataka land scam case
ED arrests ex-MUDA commissioner Dinesh Kumar