Belagavi: Whistleblower Basavaraj Kurer has approached the joint registrar of cooperative societies, seeking the disqualification of MLC Channaraj Hattiholi from the post of chairman of Malaprabha Cooperative Sugar Factory at MK Hubli, alleging violations of provisions under the Karnataka Cooperative Societies Act, 1959.In a written complaint, Kurer stated that Hattiholi also serves as the director at Harsha Sugars Pvt Ltd, located in Savadatti taluk. According to Kurer, holding positions in two entities engaged in similar business could amount to a conflict of interest under Section 29C of the Cooperative Societies Act.Kurer argued that a person occupying key positions in two sugar industry entities may face a situation of dual loyalty, which could undermine the principles governing cooperative institutions. "Holding authoritative positions in two firms of the same nature creates a conflict of interest. Such dual roles are against cooperative laws. The joint registrar should initiate action and immediately disqualify Channaraj Hattiholi from the chairman's post of Malaprabha Cooperative Sugar Factory," he stated in his letter.Responding to the allegations, Hattiholi said he was democratically elected along with his panel in the factory elections. "Farmers and shareholders elected us and placed their trust in us. The allegations made against me are personal in nature. Let the law take its own course," he said.Hattiholi also pointed out that the Malaprabha Cooperative...
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