K'taka government to file defamation case against Janardhana Reddy

Bangalore, July 21 (UNI) The Karnataka Government today issued a notification to file defamation case against suspended BJP MLC Janardhan Reddy for charging Chief Minister H D Kumarasway, Home Minister M P Prakash and Forest Minister C Channigappa of receiving Rs 150 crore as bribe from mining lobby in Bellary District.

According to a notification issued by the State Home Department, permission has been sanctioned for filing a defamation case against Mr Reddy and Law Department has been asked to take necessary steps in this regard.

The main opposition Congress, yesterday, submitted a memorandum to Governor T N Chaturvedi demanding dismissal of Mr Kumarasway- led Coalition government following the charges levelled against him.

The Cabinet which met earlier in the day, as per the Coordination Committee decision, decided to order a judicial inquiry into the issue.

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