KARUR: The judicial magistrate court I in Karur has granted bail to AIADMK former transport minister MR Vijayabaskar in two cases related to a Rs 100 crore land fraud case, here on Tuesday.
After hearing arguments from both sides, the court granted bail to MR Vijayabaskar late at night on Tuesday, in both cases on the condition that he should appear daily before the CBCID office and Vangal police station in Karur until further orders.
Praveen who was arrested along with Vijayabaskar in connection with the case and Villivakkam police inspector Prithviraj were also granted bail.
CBCID police took over the case which was registered by Karur city police against Vijayabaskar based on a complaint registered by U Mohammed Abdul Kadhar, sub-registrar (in-charge), of Mela Karur sub-registrar office, for fraudulently transferring the 22-acre land worth Rs 100 crore, owned by M Prakash of Vangal, using fake certificates.
Another case was registered by Vangal police against the former minister for allegedly grabbing the 22-acre land. Following that, Vijayabaskar was arrested in both cases by CBCID and Vangal police and he was remanded at the Central Prison in Tiruchy as per the court orders.
Meanwhile, the bail petitions filed by the former minister’s counsels were taken for hearing on Monday by the judicial magistrate court. It was adjourned to Tuesday.
After hearing arguments from both sides, the court granted bail to MR Vijayabaskar late at night on Tuesday, in both cases on the condition that he appear daily before the CBCID office and Vangal police station in Karur until further orders.
Praveen who was arrested along with Vijayabaskar in connection with the case and inspector Prithviraj were also granted bail.