Solicitor General – Governor not required to inform the Chief Minister

The High Court of Karnataka heard arguments regarding the Governor’s permission to investigate the Chief Minister under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The Solicitor-General of India argued that no notice was required to be issued to the Chief Minister before the investigation. It was also mentioned that the Governor’s permission for investigation was limited to Section 17A of the PC Act. Allegations were made regarding irregularities in the acquisition and conversion of land by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority. The court heard submissions from different parties regarding the need for an investigation to uncover alleged fraud.