The ED had provisionally attached a total of 252 illegally allotted MUDA sites.
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Continuing investigations into the MUDA scam, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Bengaluru Zonal Office on Saturday (October 4, 2025) provisionally attached 34 immovable properties, including MUDA sites having a market value of ₹40.08 crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
According to the official release, the ED initiated investigation on the basis of the FIR registered by Lokayukta Police Mysuru in the case of alleged largescale scam in allotment of site by Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA).
“Investigation revealed routing and layering of undue gratification obtained by G.T. Dinesh Kumar, former Commissioner of MUDA. Such proceeds of crime were used for purchasing immovable properties in the name of relative and associates of G.T. Dinesh Kumar. Further investigation also revealed illegal allotment of 31 MUDA sites by G.T. Dinesh Kumar,” said the release.
MUDA-real estate nexus
Searches in the case conducted by ED officials in October 2024 revealed that the sites were allotted in gross violation of letter dated 14.03.2023, Government Order dated 27.10.2023, Karnataka Urban Development Authorities (Allotment of Sites in lieu of compensation for the land Acquired) Rules, 2009 as amended in 2015 and Karnataka Urban Development Authority (Incentive Scheme for voluntary Surrender of Land) Rules, 1991, said the release.
“Further, search action also revealed a deep nexus between MUDA officials and real estate businessmen. Evidences also revealed payment of cash for allotment of sites as compensation and approval of layouts,” it added.
Earlier, the ED had provisionally attached a total of 252 illegally allotted MUDA sites. Further, Mr. Kumar, who made large scale illegal allotment of MUDA sites was arrested under the provisions of PMLA, 2002 on September 16.
Presently, G.T. Dinesh Kumar has been remanded to Judicial Custody. Proceeds of Crime having market value of ₹ 440 Crores (approx.) have been attached so far in the case under the provisions of PMLA, 2002.
Published – October 06, 2025 05:27 pm IST
