A probe announced by the Maharashtra government into the allegations of corruption and irregularities against state housing minister Prakash Mehta is likely to be started by Lokayukta soon and chief minister Devendra Fadnavis is likely to depose before it, if required. The chief minister will clarify his side in whatever way Lokayukta wants,” sources said. The matter soon snowballed with allegations of the housing minister favouring developers. Lokayukta doesn’t have powers to call the chief minister or initiate inquiry against him. The government is also considering issuing orders by conferring powers to Lokayukta, sources added.

Source: Hindustan Times August 22, 2017 04:18 UTC