The Kerala Lokayukta criticizes petitioner for repeatedly delaying hearings on alleged misappropriation of Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF). The Lokayukta suggests approaching the High Court for a stay instead.
The Lokayukta expresses willingness to transfer the case and sets the next hearing for July 20. During the recent hearing, the petitioner is mocked for seeking postponements, with a remark about constant media attention. Meanwhile, the petitioner had already filed a case with the High Court to challenge the Lokayukta’s order from a year ago, but seeks delays pending the High Court’s verdict.
The full bench of the Lokayukta, consisting of Justices Cyriac Joseph, Haroon Al Rashid, and Babu Mathew P Joseph, handles the case. The petitioner alleges misuse of CMDRF funds, citing examples such as educational expenses for the children of a deceased NCP leader, providing a job and monetary aid to the son of a deceased MLA, and compensating the widow of a deceased police officer involved in an accident with a prominent politician.
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