The Supreme Court in the case Bhoruka Steels and Service Ltd. Vs Executive Member, KIADB observed and stated that it being the worst authority in Karnataka in terms of corruption, while pulling up the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board.
It has also been pointed out by the judge of Supreme Court that it being the worst authority, worst in Karnataka, in terms of the corruption. Thus, in how many cases the land was being allotted? The court didn’t form an opinion but we are stating this. Therefore, there being so many cases from Karnataka, this court has seen…at least in my career.
The Division bench comprising of Justice CT Ravikumar in the case observed while haring an SLP moved by Bhoruka Steels and Service Ltd. with regard to the allotment of the industrial plot.
Further, the bench stated that when a government authority being given discretionary powers, wherein it served as the jumping-off’ point for corruption.
However, it’s the starting point of the corruption, when the discretionary powers are given to a government authority. Thus, under the guise of discretionary quota, there is mischief. The advocate appearing on behalf of the Board stated that it was not being the case.
It has also been stated by the advocate appearing that there being several committees such as a screening committee, clearance committee, among others and that a great amount of ground work is done before allotting them the required land. Therefore, KIADB was being set up in Karnataka to promote the rapid and orderly development of industries as well as to assist in the implementation of policies of the Government which being within the purview of KIAD Act.