Archive · 1 Jun 2025
MLA Orders FIR Over Alleged Land Mortgage by Power Station
An MLA in HD Kote, India, has told officials to file a police report against the Subhash Power Station.
This is because the power station is accused of wrongly using government land for loans.
The company, given land on lease, allegedly transferred 13 acres into its name and got loans.
People are upset about this land use.
A social activist, who used to be a police officer, says officials helped the company.
The power station denies these accusations and says it's ready to cooperate with any investigation.
They claim no wrongdoing and have asked for corrections to land records.
Officials are investigating the matter.
MLA instructed officials to file FIR against Kabini Subhash Power Station.
Allegations include obtaining loans by mortgaging government land.
The company was given land on a 30-year lease but is accused of transferring 13 acres to their name.
Social activist Doreswamy accuses previous officials of facilitating the land transfer.
The power station denies the accusations and is ready for investigation.
- Who
- HD Kote MLA Anil Chikkamadu, Subhash Power Station Corporation Limited, and various government officials.
- What
- MLA ordered an FIR against Kabini Subhash Power Station regarding alleged illegal land mortgage.
- When
- During a Karnataka Development Programmes review meeting.
- Where
- HD Kote, Karnataka, India, involving the Kabini Subhash Power Station in Saragur Taluk.
- Why
- Following complaints of alleged misuse of government land and the public outcry
Accusations of Wrongdoing
Company's Defense
Land Ownership and Loan Acquisition
Accusations of Wrongdoing
Social activist Doreswamy accuses the company of illegally acquiring and mortgaging government land, with the help of previous Saragur revenue officials.
Company's Defense
Subhash Power Station Corporation Limited denies the allegations, stating they did not commit any wrongdoing and are prepared for investigation.
- Company Involved
- Kabini Subhash Power Station
- Location
- HD Kote, Karnataka
- Land in question
- 13 acres
- Original Lease Term
- 30-year lease
- Company's Origin
- Kolkata-based