The Karnataka Cabinet has decided to withdraw its general consent for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe criminal cases in the state, citing concerns over alleged misuse of the investigative agency. Karnataka Law Minister HK Patil announced the decision, emphasising that it was driven by the state's dissatisfaction with the CBI's handling of cases.


"We are withdrawing open consent for CBI investigations in Karnataka. We are expressing our concerns about the misuse of the CBI," Patil said. He pointed out that in several cases referred to the CBI, charge sheets had not been filed, leaving many investigations in limbo. 


"They have also refused to investigate several cases we have sent. There are numerous such instances. They are biased. That’s why we are taking the decision," he said.







Patil clarified that the move was not related to any specific case, including the ongoing investigation into the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment case involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.




"It's not because of the MUDA case. We have taken this decision to control them (CBI) from taking the wrong path," he said. 

 

Apart from this, Karnataka Law Minister HK Patil said, "The important decision we've taken today is that no communication like of explanation or a detail note shall go to Governor without cabinet and after our advice, the chief secretary can send it to Governor...Even Raj Bhavan is being abused by the BJP. MUDA is already suggested to be investigated by Lokayukta and that suggestion is by the High Court. That's why the CBI is not relevant here (in MUDA case)..."


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