<p>The Lokayukta had registered a case against him in 1996, and submitted a charge sheet on December 12, 1998. The judge gave him a month’s time to pay the fine amount.</p>.<div><p><strong>Deccan Herald is on WhatsApp Channels </strong>| <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/specials/deccan-herald-is-now-on-whatsapp-heres-how-you-can-join-2698271">Join now for Breaking News & Editor's Picks</a></p></div>
<p>The Lokayukta had registered a case against him in 1996, and submitted a charge sheet on December 12, 1998. The judge gave him a month’s time to pay the fine amount.</p>.<div><p><strong>Deccan Herald is on WhatsApp Channels </strong>| <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/specials/deccan-herald-is-now-on-whatsapp-heres-how-you-can-join-2698271">Join now for Breaking News & Editor's Picks</a></p></div>