THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The amicus curiae appointed by the Kerala High Court has disclosed significant findings in the ‘monthly payment’ controversy involving Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his daughter Veena Vijayan. According to the amicus curiae, the lower court’s order rejecting the petition seeking a vigilance inquiry is incorrect.
The amicus curiae stated that the inquiry has made it clear that the lower court’s order, which found no evidence in the case, was incorrect. Additionally, the CEO and CFO of the black sand company Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) have testified that they made payments to politicians.
The amicus curiae suggested that the trial court should have allowed the petition for preliminary investigation. The court, which heard arguments from the amicus curiae, has adjourned for a judgment on the petition. The amicus curiae was appointed after Girish Babu’s family expressed disinterest in pursuing the petition.
Girish Babu, a resident of Kalamassery, had initially approached the High Court, seeking a vigilance probe into the monthly payment controversy. However, the court recently appointed an amicus curiae to assess the continued relevance of the petition following Girish Babu’s unfortunate demise.
The controversy centers around Veena Vijayan, who received a sum of Rs. 1.72 crore from CMRL, a black sand company. The petition contends that these financial transactions fall within the scope of the Prevention of Corruption Act, as indicated by income tax findings.
In addition to Veena Vijayan, the petition demands an investigation into political leaders such as Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Ramesh Chennithala, and PK Kunhalikutty.
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