8 months ago
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The Kerala High Court has directed the State authorities to determine wrong 2 months connected an exertion for anterior support nether Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, to probe corruption allegations against P.P. Divya, erstwhile president of Kannur territory panchayat.
The bid was issued portion disposing of a petition filed by Kerala Students Union (KSU) vice president Muhammad Shammas, who alleged that the Vigilance probe was being sabotaged and sought a much effectual investigation.
Earlier, the tribunal had asked the Vigilance to clarify the steps taken connected the complaint.
The Vigilance informed that it had sought authorities support nether Section 17(A) to proceed further. However, the authorities had not responded to the request.
Taking noted of the delay, the tribunal directed the authorities to contented its determination wrong 2 months.
It further observed that the petitioner whitethorn attack the tribunal again, if necessary, aft the authorities clarifies its stand.
